Angkuna Kulyuru facts for kids

Angkuna Kulyuru (born in 1943) is an amazing Aboriginal Australian artist. She is best known for her beautiful batik and printing artworks. She also creates woven items, baskets, and carved wooden sculptures called puṉu. Her batik designs show a flowing, abstract style. This style is very special to Ernabella Arts. Her designs are inspired by nature, but they do not have one specific meaning.

Her Early Life and Art Journey

Angkuna Kulyuru was born in 1943. This was in a place called Wamitjara, near Kenmore Park. Today, this area is known as Yunyarinyi. It is in the far north of South Australia. This area is close to the border with the Northern Territory.

Her family belongs to the Pitjantjatjara people. They lived a traditional life in the bush. Soon after Angkuna was born, her family settled at Ernabella. When she grew up, Angkuna first worked at the local school. Later, she started working at the community's craft centre.

In the 1970s, Angkuna began learning how to make batik. She became one of the most active and famous batik artists at Ernabella Arts. Angkuna Kulyuru has nine children. Five of her daughters have also become artists. Their names are Unurupa (born 1962), Amanda (1964), Karen (1969), Daisybell (1972), and Tjulyata (1978).

Her Amazing Artworks

Angkuna Kulyuru's artworks have been shown in many exhibitions. These shows have taken place since the 1980s. One of her early batik pieces was chosen as a finalist in 1987. This was for the important National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory bought this artwork.

You can find other examples of her work in famous places. These include the National Gallery of Victoria and the National Gallery of Australia. Her art is also held at the National Museum of Australia. One of her woven artworks is a jug made from palm leaves. This special piece is kept in the British Museum.

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In Spanish: Angkuna Kulyuru para niños