Sammy Kunoth Kngwarreye
Sammy Kunoth Kngwarreye
Born:
1979
Language Group:
Alyawarre and Anmatyerre
Country:
Alhalkere, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:
Acrylic on Canvas and Linen
Subjects:
Country, Atyetyart (Olden Day People) Story, Emu Dreaming, The Giant Perentie, Untitled
Sammy Kunoth Kngwarreye is an Anmatyerre and Alyawarre artist connected to Alhalkere Country in the Utopia region of Central Australia.
Sammy is the third son of artist Wendy Kunoth Mpetyane and began painting for Mbantua Gallery in 2000. From the beginning of his artistic career, he has drawn inspiration from the stories and cultural knowledge passed down through his family and community.
Working in acrylic on canvas and linen, Sammy paints Country, Emu Dreaming and Atyetyart (Olden Time Story). In 2000, he contributed to the Atyetyart exhibition at Mbantua Gallery, which shared stories from the past as told by respected elder Harold Payne.
Mbantua Gallery Collection, Alice Springs, NT
2000-2001
Picture Stories Exhibition, Mbantua Gallery, Alice Springs, NT
