Warlukurlangu Artists' Aboriginal Association is one of Australia's most significant Aboriginal art centres. Incorporated in 1985, Warlukurlangu is located in the community of Yuendumu, 300 kms north west of Alice Springs. The Art Centre is a pivotal stronghold of traditional Warlpiri Culture and an integral part of the lives of the Yuendumu people.
Owned and governed by over 600 members, Warlukurlangu art centre is famous for its fabulously colourful acrylic paintings. Warlukurlangu means “belonging to fire” in Warlpiri language, and this theme is featured in the artworks produced, which have been showcased in hundreds of exhibitions both within Australia and Internationally.
The Centre is a cultural haven for youngsters who are taught the rich culture and the Jukurrpa (Warlpiri Law and Tradition) by observing the Elders who have transformed the traditional sand paintings and body designs into works of art on canvas. The centuries old heritage is upheld and presented as a modern art form to share with all people.
Warlukurlangu Art Centre has a tremendous depth of talent within the body of artists, from the established painters such as Paddy Japaljarri Stewart, Shorty Jangala Robertson, Judy Napangardi Watson, Liddy Napanangka Walker, Paddy Japaljarri Sims, Bessie Nakamara Sims, Betsy Napangardi Lewis and many others right through to the second and third generation artists and the children of Yuendumu.
The works produced represent the cultural connection between people, land and spirit in the form of a blaze of vibrant coloured works that stamp the art of the Warlpiri people.
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