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c. 1925
Deceased:2001
Language Group:Luritja and Warlpiri
Country:Ilypili, Ehrenberg Range, Kalpinya (North of Sandy Blight), Northern Territory
Medium:Acrylic on Canvas and Linen
Subjects:Water Dreaming, Bush Yams, Fire Dreaming, Eagle, Goanna Dreaming, Untitled
Johnny was born in the Western Desert at a place called Minjilpirri where he lived a very traditional lifestyle during his early childhood years. His family later moved to the Hermannsburg Mission where he worked on the airstrip construction as well as passing through the ceremonies for manhood. Johnny later moved to Haasts Bluff then Papunya where he became an active leader of the community.
Johnny began his painting career in Papunya and quickly developed his own, distinctive style of overdotting, often with several layers and a free-flowing design. His works are held in numerous collections and have been exhibited across Australia and internationally.
Johnny depicts waterholes and campsites related to Water Dreaming from his country, Ilypili.