Kenan Namunjdja

Kenan Namunjdja

Biography

Kenan Namunjdja is the eldest son of artists Bulanj (1965-2018) and Deborah Yulidjirri.  Trained by his father who was nationally and internationally recognised for his particularly fine rarrk and depiction of the kunkurra (spiralling wind).  His grandfather, Peter Marralwanga (1916-1987), was also a much celebrated bark painter and a leader in the 1970’s Outstation movement. Kenan continues this strong legacy, through his exceptionally fine mark-making in depicting the djang of his country, Mankorlod.

Kunkurra (Spiralling Wind) with fresh water totems Lorrkon, 2017, Stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetradonta) with Ochre Pigment and PVA Fixative, 123x18x16cm

Languages

Kuninjku

Community

Maningrida

Date of birth

1989-03-09

Clan

Kardbam

Artworks


Past Exhibitions

Group

  • 2023
    Spiritual Beings, Art Atrium, Sydney, NSW
  • 2022
    DEKADE: 10 Years of Michael Reid Berlin, Michael Reid Berlin, Germany
  • 2021
    Wynne Prize Finailist, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney, NSW
  • 2020
    Primavera Veolia Acquisitive Award 2020, Winner: Kunkurra (The Spiralling Wind), 2019
  • 2020
    Maningrida Arts & Culture, Michael Reid Galleries, Sydney, NSW
  • 2020
    RESILIENCE: The power of the past today - Maningrida, Aboriginal Signature Estrangin Fine Art, Brussels, BELGUIM
  • 2020
    Rising Stars 2020, Outstation Gallery, Darwin
  • 2019
    Primavera 2019 MCA Sydney, Museum of Contemporary Art