Kevin Wirri b. 1953 Haasts Bluff, NT

Also known as:
  • Kevin Wirri Tjabaltjarri
  • Kevin Tjapaltjarri Wirri
  • Artist (Painter)
Tjapaltjarri first learnt to paint landscapes from Albert Namatjira's son. Other artists he has connections with include Barney Daniels and Leslie Brogas (Brokus).
Talk | Version history | Updated Oct. 19, 2011 | Created Jan. 1, 1994
Name
Kevin Wirri
Also known as:
  • Kevin Wirri Tjabaltjarri
  • Kevin Tjapaltjarri Wirri
Birth date
1953
Birth place
Haasts Bluff, NT
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Active Period
  • 1964-
Languages
  • English
Is Indigenous
Yes
Heritage Country
  • Lipa
  • Kunatjari
  • Kintore
Dreaming
  • Witchetty Grub turning into Serpent
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary

Born at Haasts Bluff 1 April 1953, his language group is Luritja. His grandfather’s country is Kintore and Kunatjari. His father’s country is Lipa. The dreaming Kevin paints is Witchetty Grub turning into Serpent. His community now is Docker River, but he has connections with Papunya. Kevin started painting in 1964. He first learnt to paint landscapes from Albert Namatjira’s son. Other artists he has connections include Barney Daniels and Leslie Brogas (Tjapangati). He paints the same dreamings as Barney Daniels but they have different styles.

Writers:
Johnson, Vivien
Date written:
1994
Last updated:
2011
associate of
Barney Tjungurrayi Daniels
1955
Artist (Painter), Artist (Mixed Media Artist)
associate of
Brokus Leslie Brogas
Non-Artist/Designer/Curator
Witchetty Grub turning into Serpent
Date
1964