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Jimmy Wululu
Jimmy Wululu
Born:
c. 1936
Deceased:
2005
Language Group:
Gupapuyngu
Country:
Djiliwirri, Central Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
Medium:
Ochre on Bark, Ochres on Arches Paper
Subjects:
Niwuda (Honey), Djalumbu (Hollow Log), Eel-Tailed Catfish, Untitled
Jimmy grew up off the coast of Central Arnhem Land in Milingimbi Island. He worked as a labourer and builder before beginning to paint in the late 1970's. His style is distinctive with symmetrical, straight lines. He has had his works exhibited both nationally and internationally and they can be found in collections worldwide.
1988
Dreamings - the art of Aboriginal Australia, The Asia Society Galleries, NY, USA
1989
Magiciens de la Terre show, Paris, France
1989
Paintings and Sculptures from Ramingining: Jimmy Wululu and Philip Gudthaykudthay at the Drill Hall Gallery, Canberra, ACT
1993-1994
ARATJARA - Art of the First Australians Touring: Kunstammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Dusseldorf, Hayward Gallery in London, Louisiana Museum in the USA and Humlebaek in Denmark
National Portrait Gallery
(2023) National Portrait Gallery, "https://www.portrait.gov.au/portraits/2005.61.12/jimmy-wululu"
