Don Tjungarrayi

Born: c. 1938

Language Group: Luritja and Warlpiri

Country: Yupurirri, North West of Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas and Linen

Subjects: Rainbow Dreaming, Barking Spider, Possums, Eagle, Kangaroo, Wallaby, Tyape Atnyematye (Witchetty Grub) Dreaming, Utnea (Carpet Snake) Dreaming, Pwenty (Men's Ceremony)

Don was born in Alice Springs at the beginning of World War 2. His family moved to Yuendumu when it was established and he attended school there. He found work with neighbouring cattle stations before marrying and moving to Papunya with his wife.

Don was taught to paint by fellow stockman Paddy Carroll and has painted steadily over that time. His works are held in many public and private collections as well as has been displayed in many exhibitions over the years.

Collections

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC

Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin, NT

The Holmes à Court Collection, Perth, WA

Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA

Hank Ebes Collection, Melbourne

Araluen Art Centre, Alice Springs, NT

Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, QLD

The Kelton Foundation, Santa Monica, USA

Exhibitions

1988

Yuendumu and Beyond, Melbourne, VIC

1992