Tim Tjapaltjarri Leura b. c.1930

Also known as Timmy Leurah Tjapaltjarri, Tjapaltjarri, Djabaldjari, Tim Leura
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Carver)
Anmatyerre artist who was renowned for his wood carving skill before beginning to paint in Papunya at the beginning of the 1970s. As a close friend of Geoffrey Bardon, he was a key figure in the beginnings of the painting movement at Papunya and one of Papunya Tula's leading artists over the company's first decade.
creator of
Napperby Death Spirit (Possum) Dreaming
Date

with assistance from Clifford Possum; acquired by National Gallery of Victoria

 
creator of
Warlugulong (with Clifford Possum)
Date

acquired by the Art Gallery of New South Wales