ARTIST SPOTLIGHT : JIMMY TCHOOGA: ARTWORKS FROM THE BUNGALOW

Jimmy Tchooga is one of the Kimberley's most respected artists, creating works that are distinguished by their powerful visual language and profound cultural significance. As a senior law man, Jimmy paints from a lifetime of knowledge and responsibility, drawing on ancestral stories, ceremonial traditions, and an enduring connection to Country. His dynamic compositions, characterised by intricate patterning and confident use of colour, are immediately recognisable and offer collectors the opportunity to acquire works that are both visually compelling and deeply meaningful.

Jimmy Tchooga's paintings represent far more than exceptional contemporary art, they are expressions of living cultural knowledge entrusted to a respected custodian of tradition. Each work reflects the authority, authenticity, and continuity of one of the world's oldest living cultures. Exhibited in New York and Australia, Jimmy was a finalist in the 2025 NATSIAA's at the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, who subsequently acquired a suite of his work.

Jimmy's works are celebrated not only for their striking visual impact but also for the depth of cultural knowledge they embody, making them an important bridge between ancient traditions and contemporary audiences. Jimmy's artworks can be viewed below and price list requests thru enquiries@shortstgallery.com or our website.