Peter Marralwanga
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Peter Marralwanga (1916–1987), also known as Djakku (meaning left-handed,) was a Yolgnu artist known for his painting. Born in 1916 in West Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia, Marralwanga derived influence from Yirawala, a fellow artist and elder to from his community. He is best known for his creation of paintings both on paper and bark. Thse works reflect the artistic practices of his elders and community with elements of ceremonial and spiritual creatures alongside the cross-hatching pattern known as rarrk. He continued his legacy by teaching younger artists of his region such as his son, Ivan Namirrki, and nephew, John Mawurndjul. He is still highly regarded as an inspirational painter from the region.
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Peter Marralwanga
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West Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Djakku
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Yolngu painter
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Bark paintings; rarrk
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Peter Marralwanga (1916–1987), also known as Djakku (meaning left-handed,) was a Yolgnu artist known for his painting. Born in 1916 in West Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia, Marralwanga derived influence from Yirawala, a fellow artist and elder to from his community. He is best known for his creation of paintings both on paper and bark. Thse works reflect the artistic practices of his elders and community with elements of ceremonial and spiritual creatures alongside the cross-hatching pattern known as rarrk. He continued his legacy by teaching younger artists of his region such as his son, Ivan Namirrki, and nephew, John Mawurndjul. He is still highly regarded as an inspirational painter from the region.
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Yirawala
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