John Mawurndjul
John Mawurndjul (born 1951) is a highly regarded Australian contemporary Indigenous artist. He uses traditional motifs in innovative ways to express spiritual and cultural values, He is especially known for his distinctive and innovative creations based on the traditional cross-hatching style of bark painting technique known as rarrk.
John Mawurndjul AM | |
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| Born | 12 December 1951 (age 72) Mumeka, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Other names | Mowundjul, Mawandjul, Mowandjul, Mowundjal, Mawundjurl, Mawurndjurl, Johnny Mawurndjul |
| Known for | Bark painting, contemporary Indigenous Australian art |
| Spouse | Kay Lindjuwanga |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Anchor Kulunba, Mary Wurrdjedje |
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