Gulumbu Yunupingu facts for kids
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Gulumbu Yunupingu
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| Born | 1943 Gunyangara, Northern Territory
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| Died | 10 May 2012 Gove, Northern Territory
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| Nationality | Australian |
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| Awards | National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award (2004) |
Gulumbu Yunupingu (born 1943 – died 10 May 2012) was a very important Aboriginal Australian artist. After she passed away, people knew her as Djotarra or Ms Yunupingu. She was a strong leader for women from the Yolngu people. Her home was in Arnhem Land, a special part of the Northern Territory in Australia.
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Gulumbu Yunupingu's Early Life
Gulumbu Yunupingu was born in 1943 in Gunyangara, Northern Territory. She belonged to the Gumatj clan, which is a large family group. She spoke the Gumatj language. Her father, Mungurrawuy Yunupingu, was also a famous artist and a Gumatj leader.
Gulumbu had many talented brothers and sisters:
- Galarrwuy Yunupingu was an important Aboriginal leader.
- Mandawuy Yunupingu was a singer in the band Yothu Yindi.
- Nancy Gaymala Yunupingu and Nyapanyapa Yunupingu were also artists.
Their mother, Bakili, was an artist and an elder in their community.
Amazing Artworks and Exhibitions
Gulumbu Yunupingu created many beautiful artworks. Her art has been shown all over the world.
Painting for a Film
In 1999, Gulumbu worked with her sister Gaymala and another artist, Dhuwarrwarr Marika. They painted a huge film set for a movie called Yolngu Boy. Their artwork was inspired by the historic Yirrkala Church Panels.
Large-Scale Art Installations
In 2012, a giant painting on wood was put up at the Australian National University. It was called Garrurru (Sail). This artwork weighed one tonne and was seven metres tall and three metres wide. Gulumbu Yunupingu attended the launch, even though she was not well.
Art Around the World
Her art was the first exhibit shown when the Quai Branly Museum in Paris reopened. This museum is very famous. Her work is also displayed in the National Gallery of Australia. In 2018, her art was part of a special exhibition called Marking the Infinite at The Phillips Collection. This show featured amazing women artists from Aboriginal Australia.
Awards and Recognition
Gulumbu Yunupingu won many awards for her art. In 2004, she won the 21st National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award. Her winning artwork was called Garak, The Universe. It included three tall memorial poles. These poles had traditional Yolngu designs mixed with her own modern style.
Her Passing
Gulumbu Yunupingu passed away on May 9, 2012, at her home in Gunyangara. Because she was so well-known around the world, her family agreed for her name to be written down. However, they asked that her name not be spoken and that no pictures of her be shown. People can refer to her as Djotarra or Ms Yunupingu.
See also
In Spanish: Gulumbu Yunupingu para niños
