Steven Jupurrurla Nelson Australian, Warlpiri, b. 1978

Steven Jupurrurla Nelson was born 30 August 1978 in Alice Springs, NT. He is a lifelongresident of Yuendumu, a remote Aboriginal community approximately 300 kilometersnorthwest of Alice Springs on the Tanami road. He was raised by his late mother, NoraNungarrayi Jurrah, and his stepfather, Frankie Jakamarra Nelson. His father John JampijjinpaBrown. he was aresident of Papunya. Steven has two siblings from the same mother differentfather, his brother Greg Jupurrurla Wood who lives in Uluru he is a ranger, Roslyn NapurrurlaGibson (deceased).Steven began painng at Warlukurlangu Arsts Aboriginal Corporaon in late 2014 aerworking at the art centre for someme. He typically paints 'janganpa Jukurrpa' (brush-tailpossum Dreaming) from his mother's side. His country is located near Nyirrpi, another remoteAboriginal community approximately 170 kilometers west of Yuendumu. His mother's andgrandfather's country is also in this area. His mother's country includes the Nginyirrpalanguoutstaon. His grandfather, Banjo Paerson, owned country that includes Ngarupalya.Steven enjoys the work and process ofpainng at Warlukurlangu. When he is not painng, helikes to relax at home, walk around the community with his dog Xena, and go hunng forkangaroo