Lajamanu Aboriginal Art

A selection of paintings showing the styles from this Aboriginal art region - some paintings may still be available for sale, while some may have been sold.

 

Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming

Jap 001391  |  acrylic on canvas  |  205 x 144 cm

Seed Dreaming by Molly Tasman

Molly Tasman  |  Seed Dreaming

Jap 021147  |  acrylic on canvas  |  97 x 63 cm

Karli – Boomerang Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Karli – Boomerang Dreaming

Jap 001323  |  acrylic on canvas  |  203 x 126 cm

Karntakurlangu – Digging Stick Ceremony by Judy Napangardi Martin

Judy Napangardi Martin  |  Karntakurlangu – Digging Stick Ceremony

Jap 000415  |  acrylic on canvas  |  124 x 85 cm

Budgerigar Dreaming by Peggy Napaljarri Rockman

Peggy Napaljarri Rockman  |  Budgerigar Dreaming

Jap 000870  |  acrylic on canvas  |  122 x 120 cm

Yirrjirlparti Jukurrpa – Caterpillar Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Yirrjirlparti Jukurrpa – Caterpillar Dreaming

Jap 001058  |  acrylic on canvas  |  152 x 138 cm

Bush Potato Dreaming – Yarla Jukurrpa by Ursula Napangardi Marks

Ursula Napangardi Marks  |  Bush Potato Dreaming – Yarla Jukurrpa

Jap 021160  |  acrylic on canvas  |  120 x 90 cm

Bush Flower Dreaming – Jinjirla Jukurrpa by Robyn Payton/Herbert

Robyn Payton/Herbert  |  Bush Flower Dreaming – Jinjirla Jukurrpa

Jap 021154  |  acrylic on canvas  |  85 x 50 cm

Bush Tomato Dreaming – Ngayaki Jukurrpa by Ursula Napangardi Marks

Ursula Napangardi Marks  |  Bush Tomato Dreaming – Ngayaki Jukurrpa

Jap 021149  |  acrylic on canvas  |  85 x 50 cm

Jajurtuma Jukurrpa – Caterpillar Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Jajurtuma Jukurrpa – Caterpillar Dreaming

Jap 001530  |  acrylic on canvas  |  229 x 144 cm

Warpurti – White Bush Potato by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Warpurti – White Bush Potato

Jap 001070  |  acrylic on canvas  |  261 x 146 cm

Karntakurlangu- Digging Stick Ceremony by Judy Napangardi Martin

Judy Napangardi Martin  |  Karntakurlangu- Digging Stick Ceremony

Jap 000412  |  acrylic on canvas  |  124 x 85 cm

Seed Dreaming by Molly Tasman

Molly Tasman  |  Seed Dreaming

Jap 021152  |  acrylic on canvas  |  85 x 50 cm

Warnarri Ceremony by Judy Napangardi Martin

Judy Napangardi Martin  |  Warnarri Ceremony

Jap 000461  |  acrylic on canvas  |  145 x 126 cm

Yapa  Jukurrpa – Jupurrula Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Yapa Jukurrpa – Jupurrula Dreaming

Jap 001498  |  acrylic on canvas  |  158 x 143 cm

Warpurti – White Bush Potato by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Warpurti – White Bush Potato

Jap 001572  |  acrylic on canvas  |  84 x 84 cm

Seed Dreaming – Ngurlu Jukurrpa by Molly Tasman

Molly Tasman  |  Seed Dreaming – Ngurlu Jukurrpa

Jap 021158  |  acrylic on canvas  |  85 x 50 cm

Yarla Jukurrpa – Yam Dreaming by Judy Napangardi Martin

Judy Napangardi Martin  |  Yarla Jukurrpa – Yam Dreaming

Jap 000497  |  acrylic on canvas  |  144 x 88 cm

Karntakurlangu- Digging Stick Ceremony by Judy Napangardi Martin

Judy Napangardi Martin  |  Karntakurlangu- Digging Stick Ceremony

Jap 000414  |  acrylic on canvas  |  124 x 85 cm

Jajurtuma Jukurrpa – Caterpillar Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Jajurtuma Jukurrpa – Caterpillar Dreaming

Jap 001585  |  acrylic on canvas  |  156 x 124 cm

Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming

Jap 001310  |  acrylic on canvas  |  183 x 138 cm

Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming

Jap 001241  |  acrylic on canvas  |  167x138 cm

Yapa Jukurrpa – Jupurrula Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Yapa Jukurrpa – Jupurrula Dreaming

Jap 001590  |  acrylic on canvas  |  246 x 176 cm

Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming

Jap 001269  |  acrylic on canvas  |  138 x 89 cm

Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Yarla Jukurrpa – Bush Yam Dreaming

Jap 001565  |  acrylic on canvas  |  176 x 153 cm

Yapa II – Big Dreamtime Fight by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Yapa II – Big Dreamtime Fight

Jap 001060  |  acrylic on canvas  |  219 x 140 cm

Wapirti – White Bush Potato by Lorna Napurrula Fencer

Lorna Napurrula Fencer  |  Wapirti – White Bush Potato

Jap 001284  |  acrylic on canvas  |  172 x 140 cm

Lajamanu community is located 550 kilometres south west of the town of Katherine in the Northern Territory, in semi-arid country on the edge of the Tanami Desert. This country traditionally belongs to the Gurindji people, who now live over 100 km further north, around Daguragu and Kalkarinji.

Lajamanu’s history as an Aboriginal settlement goes back to 1949, when the Federal Government feared outbreaks of disease would occur unless the population of drought-stricken Yuendumu was drastically reduced. Several hundred Warlpiri people were trucked from Yuendumu to a waterhole 600km north, at the edge of the Tanami Desert.

Unable to live away from close relatives and their Dreaming sites, the Aboriginal people walked back to Yuendumu. Three ‘walk backs’ to Yuendumu occurred between 1958 and 1968, before the Warlpiri people were prepared to accept their new home. In the end, they stayed and established a strong community, which for many years was one of the staunchest in its opposition to the painting movement.

Contemporary Aboriginal art at Lajamanu only started in late 1986. Prior to this the symbolic icons appeared only in sand ceremonial paintings, as it was considered sacrilegious to place Warlpiri icons in a permanent frame of reference. Lajamanu is now home to almost 1000 people, mainly Warlpiri, who maintain their language and culture. Aided by its remoteness, the community boasts a strong sense of cultural identity, linguistic stability and its own Aboriginal Council.

Further information is available on exhibiting artists on the following links

Lorna Fencer Paintings
Judy Napangardi Martin Paintings