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Born: 1954
Language Group: Kunwinjku
Country: Oenpelli, West Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
Medium: Ochre on Bark, Ochres on Arches Paper
Subjects: Mimi Spirit, Namarrkon (Lightning Spirit), Crocodile, Bird, Untitled
Thompson is the son of artist Jimmy Nakurrudjilmi Nganjmirra and brother to Robin Nganjmirra. Born into a family of artists Thompson has painted since he was young and has become a senior artist at Injalak. Thompson uses fine lines and meticulous skill in his work.
Exhibitions
1998
Dreamings, Spazio Pitti Arte, Florence, Italy
2008
Sex Spirits & Sorcery, Mossenson Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
2009
Ochre and Rust, Indigenart, Perth, WA
2013
Wurrkabal, Netanya Resort, Noosa, QLD
2017
Mayhmayh - Different Birds, Works on paper, bark and hollow logs, Nomad Art Gallery, Darwin, NT
2021
Contemporary Indigenous Textiles from Australia’s Tropic Zone, Cairns Art Gallery, QLD
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Thompson Nganjmirra
