Melba Gunjarrwanga is a Kuninjku artist, and is a skilled printmaker, sculptor, weaver and bark painter. Melba has taken part in group exhibitions across Australia and the world presented by Maningrida Arts and Culture. Her work is held in the national collection and most state art galleries. Slight missprint – overlapping panels.
Name: Melba Gunjarrwanga
Language: Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Melba Gunjarrwanga is a Kuninjku artist, and is a skilled printmaker, sculptor, weaver and bark painter. Melba has taken part in group exhibitions across Australia and the world presented by Maningrida Arts and Culture. Her work is held in the national collection and most state art galleries.
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