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Latitude
-22.2527454
Longitude
131.7978253
Start Date
1950-01-01
End Date
1950-01-01

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ID
tb9d14

Extended Data

DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/rex-daniel-japanangka-granites
Birth Place
Yuendumu, Northern Territory, Australia
Biography
A Warlpiri speaker, and born in Yuendumu c.1950, Rex Granites is a leading figure in the Yuendumu community: President of the Yuendumu Council, member of the Northern Territory Committee of Road Safety Board and board member of the Alcohol Abuse Committee. He does not paint for Warlukurlangu Artists (though several members of his family do), but sells his work through private dealers and outlets in Alice Springs. He has been painting since 1988, and paints Honey Ant, Woman, Snake, Digging Stick and Dogwood Dreamings. His country is Mina Mina, 160 kms west of Yuendumu towards Lake Mackay. He lives in Yuendumu, but has connections with the communities of Mt Allan and Willowra. Writers: Johnson, Vivien Date written: 1994 Last updated: 2011
Born
b. c.1950
Summary
Warlpiri artist and leading figure in the Yuendumu community. Rex Granites paints independently of the local art centre, working directly with private dealers in Alice Springs (NT).
Gender
Male
Died
None listed
Age at death
None listed