Jimmy Njiminjuma, Australian (1945 - 2004) In Stock moving away from the simple

moving away from the simple linear structures influenced by batik-making seen in her earlier work

Mawurundjul's work was included in major exhibitions displaying Aboriginal Australian art

jewel-like works dominated by elegant geometric patterning and complex compositions that reflect his ceremonial seniority

and such was the partnership they established that Kupka came to consider Dja¨wa a brother

the designs that these Djang wore on their bodies were first translated to body paintings of indigenous people during ceremony and then served as the inspiration for bark painters such as Peter Marralwanga

Jimmy Njiminjuma, Australian (1945 - 2004) In Stock moving away from the simpleJimmy Njiminjuma Namarnkol (Barramundi), 2001 Natural earth pigments on bark 30cm x 57. 5cm (irregular) Provenance Maningrida Arts & Culture, Cat. No. 3452001BP Redback Art Gallery, Queensland Private collection, America Jimmy Njiminjuma Copyright Agency, 2025