Apphia Wurrkidj
Biography
Apphia Wurrkidj learnt to paint in the Mumeka school of Rarrk 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 for sale
Past Exhibitions
Group
- 2023
Together we tell our stories 2023 : Indigenous Glass, Ceramics, Fibre + Sculpture, Sabbia Gallery, Redfern NSW
- 2023
mane djang karirra: the place where the dreaming changed shape, Flinders University Museum of Art, Adelaide
- 2023
Maningrida Arts, Michael Reid Southern Highlands, Berrima NSW
- 2022
Northern Waters, Short St Gallery Broome
- 2022
Top End Bugi, Koskela Gallery Rosebery
- 2022
Spirit in Bark, Koskela Gallery Rosebery
- 2021
The Summer Collector’s Show 2022, Everywhen Artspace
- 2020
Tarnanthi Art Fair, Lot Fourteen, Adelaide SA
- 2020
Top End Bugi, Koskela, Sydney, NSW
- 2020
Tiwi Islands to Arnhem Land, Artitja Fine Art Gallery, South Fremantle , WA
- 2019
Tarnanthi Art Fair 2019, AGSA
- 2019
Bukkan Rowk: I am teaching you, Outstation Gallery, Parap, NT
- 2019
Bukkan Rowk – ‘I am teaching you’ THE CONTINUING TRADITION OF BALANG JAMES IYUNA, Outstation Gallery
- 2018
Tarnanthi Art Fair, Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, Adelaide