Apphia Wurrkidj
Biography
Apphia Wurrkidj learned to paint in the Mumeka style from her father James Iyuna (dec) and mother Melba Gunjarrwanga. She is part of the next generation who continue to produce the strong geometric rarrk that represents key Djang* sites on their clan lands. Common subjects of her work include the Dilebang (Waterhole) site, Wak Wak (Black Crow) at Kurrurldul and Ngalyod (Rainbow Serpent). The intensity of her compositions and fine linework make her works stand out from those of her peers.
*The eternal and life-giving transformative power that accounts for every aspect of existence.
Artworks
Past Exhibitions
Group
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2022 Northern Waters, Short St Gallery Broome
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2022 Top End Bugi, Koskela Gallery Rosebery
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2022 Spirit in Bark, Koskela Gallery Rosebery
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2021 The Summer Collector’s Show 2022, Everywhen Artspace
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2020 Tarnanthi Art Fair, Lot Fourteen, Adelaide SA
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2020 Top End Bugi, Koskela, Sydney, NSW
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2020 Tiwi Islands to Arnhem Land, Artitja Fine Art Gallery, South Fremantle , WA
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2019 Tarnanthi Art Fair 2019, AGSA
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2019 Bukkan Rowk: I am teaching you, Outstation Gallery, Parap, NT
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2019 Bukkan Rowk – ‘I am teaching you’ THE CONTINUING TRADITION OF BALANG JAMES IYUNA, Outstation Gallery
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2018 Tarnanthi Art Fair, Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, Adelaide