Born:
1930
Deceased:
2001
Language Group:
Kunwinjku
Country:
Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), West Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
Medium:
Ochre on Bark, Ochres and Acrylics on Arches Paper
Subjects:
Ngalyod (Female Rainbow Serpent), Namarrkon (Lightning Spirit), Crocodile, Untitled
Peter learned to paint on bark from his father and grandfather before transitioning to arches paper. His style reflects the traditional motifs found on the rocks of Kakadu. As one of the few remaining members of his clan still practicing painting, his work is highly esteemed by collectors, museums and galleries worldwide. Peter also served as a guide and mentor at rock art sites in his homeland, sharing his extensive knowledge of sacred sites and Aboriginal myths from Western Arnhem Land.
Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin, NT
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
The Kelton Foundation, Santa Monica, USA
1982
Aboriginal Art at the Top, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin, NT
1990
Keepers of the secrets: Aboriginal Art from Arnhemland, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA
1992
9th National Aboriginal Art Award Exhibition, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin, NT
1994
Power of the Land - Masterpieces of Aboriginal Art, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
2000
Australian Heritage Commission National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition, Old Parliament House, Canberra, ACT
2000
Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA), Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin, NT
- Winner
Altman, J. & Cook, P.
(1982) Aboriginal Art at the Top, exhib. cat., Maningrida Literature Production Centre, Maningrida, NT