John Mawurndjul, artist and art
Born 1952, Birth Western Arnhem Land, Australia.
The artist lives and works in Milmilngkan and Mumeka outstations.
Style and technique, exhibitions: Traditional Aboriginal Art, Painting, Sculpture Objects,Artist biography, artworks, statement, interview, review, exhibition:
The development in John Mawurndjul’s oeuvre refutes the widespread prejudice in Europe that indigenous artists are incapable of developing their personal individualism or innovating outside of a collective authority…
John Mawurndjul is an innovator who has revolutionised Kuninjku bark painting, transforming it from an iconic art form into a metaphysical form of abstraction that has a compelling and esoteric geometry…
John Mawurndjul is one of the leading Indigenous Australian artists, receiving world recognition for his work…
Portrait of the artist, and some works
Mardayin and Wongkurr (sacred objects and dilly bags)
Auctions & Auction Results
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