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Petra Nampitjinpa

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Latitude
-23.216667
Longitude
131.9
Start Date
1966-01-01
End Date
1966-01-01

Description

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ID
tb9a1a

Extended Data

DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/petra-nampitjinpa
Birth Place
Papunya, NT, Australia
Biography
Born at Papunya on 8 November 1966, Petra is the youngest daughter of Paddy Tjangala, who was an important figure in the Mt Liebig community. Her mother Betty Nungurrayi was from Haasts Bluff. The family spent time at Yuendumu and Papunya before settling at Mt Liebig, closer to Paddy’s Dreaming country. Petra began painting for Papunya Tula in the mid ’80s after instruction from her sister Sandra , who was in turn taught by their father. Petra usually painted Bushfire and Two Women Dancing Dreaming stories. In 1986 her work was included in the Moet & Chandon Touring Exhibition. Writers: Johnson, Vivien Note: primary biographer Date written: 1994 Last updated: 2011
Born
b. 1966
Summary
Mt Liebig painter Petra Nampitjinpa was taught to paint on canvas in the early '80s by her sister Sandra, who was instructed by their father Paddy Tjangala. They were some of the first young women to begin painting for Papunya Tula.
Gender
Female
Died
None listed
Age at death
None listed