Name: Andrew Wanamilil
Language: Ganalbingu
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Andrew is an early career artist who has progressed rapidly in a short space of time with his painting techniques and unique composition style. He is the son of renowned artist Bobby Bununggurr and continues to paint storylines and songlines connected to their Ganalbingu clan.
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