TLCMap Gazetteer of Historical Australian Places

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Peter Tjakamarra Leo

Layer: DAOO Artists with known birth places and birth years
Type: Other

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Latitude: -22.043
Longitude: 132.491
Start Date: 1950-01-01
End Date: 1950-01-01

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DAAO URL: https://www.daao.org.au/bio/peter-tjakamarra-leo
Birth Place: Coniston, NT, Australia
Biography: Born on Coniston station c.1950, Peter Leo Tjakamarra was an Anmatyerre speaker. His traditional country was Coniston (Aruka) and the area around Tilmouth Well on Napperby station. He painted Witchetty Grub, Hunting, Yam and Snake Dreamings and often worked with his wife, Susan Leo . They lived at Napperby and both began painting in 1986. Peter Leo’s work has been exhibited in major Australian cities and the USA. Writers: Johnson, Vivien Date written: 1994 Last updated: 2011
Born: b. c.1950
Summary: Anmatyerre artist who lived at Napperby with his wife, Susan Leo, who often painted with him. His work has been widely exhibited in Australia and overseas.
Gender: Male
Died: None listed
Age at death: None listed