Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi facts for kids
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Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi
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| Born | 1967 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | contemporary Indigenous Australian art |
Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi (born in 1967) is a famous Indigenous Australian artist. She was born in the Papunya community in Australia. Gabriella followed in the footsteps of her father, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, who was also a respected painter.
Her artworks are shown in many important art galleries. You can find her paintings in places like the National Gallery of Australia. Her art is also part of the Royal Collection, which belongs to the British Royal Family.
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Early Life and Art Beginnings
Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi is the oldest daughter of the famous Indigenous Australian artist, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri. She was born in 1967 in Papunya, a community not far from Alice Springs. Her family speaks the Anmatyerre language.
Gabriella spent her early years in Alice Springs. She started painting with her father when she was very young. This early start helped her develop her artistic skills.
A Career in Art
Early Recognition
Gabriella started gaining recognition for her art early on. In 1985, when she was just 16 years old, she won the Alice Springs Art Award. This was a big achievement for a young artist.
Developing Her Style
Throughout her life, Gabriella has shown her art in Australia and other countries. In 1991, she received a special grant. This grant helped her create her unique painting style. Her paintings often show dotted landscapes. They also feature elements like bush foods, which are important to her people.
As her art was shown in more well-known galleries, art collectors became very interested in her work.
International Shows
Indigenous art from Australia became more famous around the world. Gabriella's talent was noticed in many international art shows.
- In 2006, she was one of 33 artists featured in a major art show in the United States. This show was at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. It was the first big event in the US to show art by Indigenous Australian women.
- In 2010, Gabriella's work was displayed in the Down Under Gallery in Munich, Germany.
Royal Recognition
In 2008, Gabriella's art reached an even wider audience. A famous gardener named Jamie Durie won a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. When Queen Elizabeth gave him the award, she also received an original painting by Gabriella. This painting now hangs in the royal collection. It is displayed alongside a painting by her father, which is a great honor.
Public Art Projects
Gabriella's art has also been part of public projects.
- At the 2014 Melbourne Festival, her artwork was used to decorate a tram. This was part of a large public art project called Melbourne Art Trams.
- In 2016, her work was chosen for Vivid Sydney. This event lights up famous buildings. Her images were projected onto the Sydney Opera House. She was one of six Indigenous artists whose work was featured.
Family of Artists
Gabriella's sister, Michelle Possum Nungurrayi, is also a well-known artist. They have shown their art together. In 2017, they had a joint exhibition at the Japingka gallery in Perth.
Personal Life
Since the early 2000s, Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi has lived near Melbourne with her family. Her son, Danny Ramzan, is part of the Australian hip hop group Yung Warriors.
A special change happened with the sale of her father's painting, "Warlugulong". Gabriella received money from the sale because of a new rule. This rule is called the Australian resale royalty right. It helps Indigenous artists get fair payment when their artworks are sold again. This was an important step to make sure artists are treated fairly.
Images for kids
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Haasts Bluff, visible between Glen Helen Resort to Papunya. This area is near where Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi was born.
