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Narputta Nangala
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| Born | 1933 |
| Died | May 2010 (age 76–77) |
| Known for | Painting |
| Awards | Winner, "Open Painting", Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards |
Narputta Nangala Jugadai (1933–2010) was an important Aboriginal Australian artist. She was born at Karrkurutinytja, a place near Lake Macdonald. Later, she lived in a community called Haasts Bluff (also known as Ikuntji) in Australia's Northern Territory.
Narputta's language group was Pintupi/Pitjantjatjara. Her art often told stories from her "Dreaming". These are special stories and beliefs important to Aboriginal culture. Her Dreaming stories included "Snake," "Jangala, Two Men," and "Two Women." She was a very respected artist in her community at Ikuntji. She was also a leading painter at the Ikuntji Women's Centre, which later became Ikuntji Artists. Narputta was married to the painter Timmy Tjungurrayi Jugadai. She was also the mother of two other well-known artists, Daisy Jugadai Napaltjarri and Molly Jugadai Napaltjarri.
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Her Art and Stories
Narputta Nangala Jugadai's paintings often showed her birthplace, Karrkurutinytja. This place was very important to her. Her art helped share the stories and traditions of her people. She used bright colors and special patterns to show these ancient stories.
Where You Can See Her Art
Many important art galleries in Australia have Narputta's work. This shows how much her art is valued.
Art Gallery of New South Wales
The Art Gallery of New South Wales holds her painting called Karrkurutinytja. This artwork shows her birthplace.
National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria has seven of her paintings. Four of these are also titled Kaakurutinytja, which is another name for Lake Macdonald. Other works there include One Jakamarra (from 1995), Ngurrapalangu (from 1994), and Tjangala kutjarra, kuniya kutjarra, Kaakurutinytja (from 1996).
Other Galleries
The Art Gallery of South Australia has an untitled painting by Narputta from 1996. The Art Gallery of Western Australia also has a painting called Karrkurutinytja.
Exhibitions and Awards
Narputta Nangala Jugadai's art was shown in several exhibitions. These events helped more people see and appreciate her work.
Exhibitions
Her paintings were displayed at the Campbelltown Art Centre. They were also shown at the Museum of Contemporary Aboriginal Art.
Awards
In 1997, Narputta won a big award. She won the "Open Painting" section of the Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards. This award is very important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Art Sales
One of her paintings, Goanna dreaming, was sold at Christie's in 2005. It sold for $US 2677.
Copyright Information
DACS is an organization that helps artists with their copyright. They represent Narputta Nangala. This means they help manage the legal rights for her artworks.
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