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'''[Wanurr Bob Namundja]''' (c.1925-2005) was / is an [Aboriginal artist] known for [his bark paintings]. |
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Revision as of 13:36, 15 April 2020
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[Wanurr Bob Namundja] (c.1925-2005) was / is an [Aboriginal artist] known for [his bark paintings].
Biography
[Bob Namundja] was born in Arnhem Land in 1933. [1] He lived with his wife Dianne and his four children in Gunbalanya. He spent many years travelling throughout Australia, participating in cultural ceremonies and maintaining his relationships with his extended family.[2] He is the older brother of Don Nakadilinj Namundja, who also became an artist. [3]
Career
Bob Namundja painted what he saw around him as well as culturally relevant inspirations. He learned the tradition of rock art from his father. [4] His works ranged from painting plants and animals found in Arnhem Land to ancient spirits and ancestors.[2] He also worked in law enforcement in Central Arnhem Land. [4]
Collections
- National Museum of Australia, Canberra
- Another famous work here
- Another famous work here
Significant Exhibitions
One of his earliest exhibitions was for the National Gallery of Victoria featuring Western Arnhem Land Paintings.[5] The Art of Two Brothers was an exhibit presented by The Cross Arts Project in Marrawuddi Gallery from November 24th to December 17th of 2005. This exhibit was in partnership with Bob's brother, Don.[6]
From 2004 to 2006, his works were featured in various cities across France such as Paris and Reims.[7]
Some of his art was showcased in an Aboriginal art exhibit at the Bryon Kennedy Hall during November, 2013.[8]
References
- ^ https://www.daao.org.au/bio/bob-wanur-namundja/personal_details/
- ^ a b "The Art of Two Brothers: Bob Wanur Namundja and Don Nakadilinj Namundja. Curator Andrew Blake — 24 November to 17 December 2005 - The Cross Art Projects". crossart.com.au. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- ^ Rothwell, Nicolas (2013-01-30). Belomor. Text Publishing. p. 89. ISBN 978-1-921961-95-3.
- ^ a b McLean, Ian. Rattling Spears: A History of Indigenous Australian Art.
- ^ Brody, Annemarie. "Kunwinjku bim : western Arnhem Land paintings from the collection of the Aboriginal Arts Board / Annemarie Brody".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "The Art of Two Brothers" (PDF). 2005. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ http://www.artsdaustralie.com/pdf/bob_namundja_cv.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "The Evatt Collection of Aboriginal Bark Paintings and Sculpture" (PDF).
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Further Reading
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