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Latitude
-23.447
Longitude
131.882
Start Date
1953-01-01
End Date
1953-01-01

Description

Sources

ID
tb9c74

Extended Data

DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/kevin-wirri
Birth Place
Haasts Bluff, NT, Australia
Biography
Born at Haasts Bluff 1 April 1953, his language group is Luritja. His grandfather’s country is Kintore and Kunatjari. His father’s country is Lipa. The dreaming Kevin paints is Witchetty Grub turning into Serpent. His community now is Docker River, but he has connections with Papunya. Kevin started painting in 1964. He first learnt to paint landscapes from Albert Namatjira’s son. Other artists he has connections include Barney Daniels and Leslie Brogas (Tjapangati). He paints the same dreamings as Barney Daniels but they have different styles. Writers: Johnson, Vivien Date written: 1994 Last updated: 2011
Born
b. 1953
Summary
Tjapaltjarri first learnt to paint landscapes from Albert Namatjira's son. Other artists he has connections with include Barney Daniels and Leslie Brogas (Brokus).
Gender
Male
Died
None listed
Age at death
None listed