Details of John Lee Tjakamarra

About

Mediums

Professional acrylic on canvas and linen

Themes
Fathers country near Kiwirrkurra
Two Tjukurrpa (Dreamtime) ancestors: Tjangala and Tjapanangka.
Ancestral Snake
Kudiji (initiation) ceremony
Tingarri

Biography

Johns story is an interesting one as he only launched into his painting career in 1999. Before this he was involved in ceremonial painting and produced only a couple of paintings in 1993 and 1995. JOhn is the son of Donkeyman Lee who was a senior law man and leading painter. He believes that while his father was still alive, it was not necessary for him to paint, but since DOnkeymans death he has accepted his role to pass on the family heritage.

John's paintings have emerged in a distinctive style with the predominance of a black background giving them a stricking and bold appearance. John emphasises the need to sit and listen and learn from nature, from the country where he gains his wisdom. Being a strong representative for the community, John is gifted and articulate spokesperson. He sees himself as a bridge builder through his ability to communicate across cultures.

Group Exhibitions

2002 Balgo Hills Artists 2002, Art Mob, Battery Point, Tasmania
2001 Balgo Artists Return to Country, Vivien Anderson GAllery, Melbourne
2001 Past Modern:an exhibition of Kimberley landscapes, Short St Gallery in conjunction with Australia Square.
2000 The Westside:Images in Ochre &Colour, coo-ee II Exhibiting Gallery, Yuwayi Art Precinct, World Square Sydney.
2000 Anything but Silent, Desart Gallery, Sydney
2000 Waltja - Family, Hogarth GAlleries, Sydney
2000 Balgo - Selected Recent Works , William Mora Galleries, Melbourne
2000 Ikuntji Artists/Warlayirti Artists, Desart Galery, Sydney
1999 Short on Size , Short st Gallery, Broome
1999 Dreaming in COlour: australian Aboriginal Art from Balgo, University of Virginia, USA

Collections
KLuge Ruhe Collection, USA
Laverty Collection

Artworks of John Lee Tjakamarra

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