Jay Jurrupula

Biography

Jay grew up in Korlobidahdah outstation about 2 hours from Maningrida.  She start to learn weaving techniques when she was 17 years old by watching her grandmother, mother and auntie. 

jay is also a painter and learnt her Rak from her Great- great grandfather and father. 

Jay has been exhibited nationally and internationally. She  is a busy mum with three children and also works at Babbarra Designs located in the Women’s Centre in Maningrida.

Languages

Kune/Rembarrnga

Community

Maningrida

Date of birth

1983-01-01

Clan

Barappa

Artwork themes

Past Exhibitions

Group

  • 2017
    Karridjowkke Kunronj (Crossing Streams), Nomad Art, Darwin, NT
  • 2002
    2002 Barks in the spotlight Utrecht, The Netherlands, Barks in the spotlight, Utrecht, The Netherlands
  • 2000
    2000, Bushcolour: Works on paper by female artists from the Maningrida region, Bushcolour: Works on paper by female artists from the Maningrida region Hazlehurst Regional Gallery & Art centre, Gymea, NSW Touring Australia and USA (2001)
  • 1999
    1999, Bushcolour: Works on paper by female artists from the Maningrida region, Bushcolour: Works on paper by female artists from the Maningrida region Northern Territory University Gallery, Darwin, NT
  • 1999
    1999, Claiming Title: Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art and the Land Touring exhibtion, Claiming Title: Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art and the Land Touring exhibition

Collections

  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT