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Latitude
-19.81
Longitude
130.32
Start Date
1940-01-01
End Date
1940-01-01

Description

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ID
tb9ec3

Extended Data

DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/cecil-japangardi-johnson
Birth Place
Tanami, NT, Central Tanami, NT, Australia
Biography
Born c.1940 in the Central Tanami, his language/tribe is Warlpiri and country Yinapalku. His Dreamings are Turlturlypa, Ngayaki (Bush Tomato) and Yarla (Yam). He lives at Lajamanu and sometimes works with his wife, Marlene Johnson . He started painting in 1986. His powerful paintings are unusual for their restricted palette – often white and brown on black. Writers: Johnson, Vivien Date written: 1994 Last updated: 2011
Born
b. c.1940
Summary
Warlpiri artist who lives in Lajamanu (NT) and is best known for his unusually restricted palette - often simply white and brown on black. He has been painting since 1986.
Gender
Male
Died
None listed
Age at death
None listed