Name: Simone Namunjdja

Language: Kuninjku

Community: Maningrida

Biography:

Simone is part of the next generation of young Kuninjku artists. Daughter of Pamela Namunjdja, she uses a palette of black and white like other artistic family members Susan Marawarr and Carissa Gurwalwal.

Working predominately in carved wooden sculptures, Namunjdja uses thin and delicate branches of Kurrajong to depict manifesations of the mimih spirit.

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