Wukun Wanambi

Born: 1962

Death: 2022

Biography:

Wukun Wanambi (1962 – 1 May 2022) was an Australian Yolngu painter, filmmaker and curator of the Marrakulu clan of northeastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. He is primarily known for his paintings on bark and memorial poles. Wukun's father, Mithili Wanambi, died before he was able to learn from him to any great degree. He began painting in 1997 as a result of the Saltwater project in which he participated. His arm of the Marrakulu clan is responsible for the saltwater imagery which had not been painted extensively since his father's death in 1981. Wukun has gone on to establish a high profile career, with numerous exhibitions and collections featuring his work.