SHAUN NAMARNYILK

Original Acrylic Painting On Arches Paper

Title: Two Barramundis - Region: West Arnhem Land

Image Size: 31 x 42

Frame Size: 45 x 55

Condition: Good - Refer Images Ready To Hang

Shaun Namarnyilk Is The Son Of Rita Nadjongorle And Bundy Namarnyilk. Shaun Is An
Experienced Artist, Tour Guide, Musician And Storyteller. His Aesthetic Continues To Develop,
Drawing On The Ancient Rock Art Stories And Styles Of Injalak Hill And Other Rock Art Sites
Around Western Arnhem Land.
Shaun Has Also Worked As A Ranger. While Caring For Country As A Ranger Shaun Has Had
Access To Many Remote And Inaccessible Rock Art Sites That Few People Have Had The
Privilege Of Visiting In Thousands Of Years. Shaun Is Inspired By The Ancient Knowledge And
Aesthetics Of His Ancestors To Create Remarkable Contemporary Paintings That Span Subjects
From Traditional Knowledge And Sacred Spirit Beings To Current Affairs Like The Effects Of The
Coronavirus Pandemic On The Community Of Gunbalanya, As Well As The Diverse Challenges
And Benefits That Living In A Remote Community Presents.
Shaun Mixes Coloured Pigments And Ochres To Create Backgrounds Which Reflect The Surface
Of The Rock Itself. He Is Developing The West Arnhem 'X-Ray Style' Technique, Leaving His
Canvas Out In The Rain And Continues To Build Layers, Giving His Artworks The Appearance Of
The Ancient Rock Art.
Shaun'S Grandfathers Include The Notable Artists Djawida Nadjongorle, Spider Namirrikki, And
Jimmy Namarnyilk. His Rich Artistic Lineage Further Strengthens His Connection To The Cultural
Heritage Of The Region.


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