Opening night: Thursday 28 June 6-8 pm. Free, all welcome.
YULYURLU Lorna Fencer Napurrurla
The first major exhibition of well known Warlpiri artist Yulyurlu Lorna Fencer Napurrurla (c.1924-2006) traces her development as a highly original artist and highlights her importance as a master painter within the Lajamanu region and within the broader framework of central desert art movement. It is one of the few curated solo exhibitions dedicated to a female desert artist, and shows the artist’s exuberant and innovative approach to traditional Warlpiri imagery.
This exhibition is presented by Artback NT: Arts Development and Touring in conjunction with Mimi Arts and Crafts. This exhibition is supported by Visions Australia, an Australian Government program supporting touring exhibitions by providing funding assistance for the development and touring of Australian cultural material across Australia. Curator Margie West. Artists Lorna Fencer Napurrurla Public Program Friday 29 June 12-1 pm: Margie West curator talk. Free. Bookings essential: 9925 1717.