Kunwinjku Aboriginal Art
Aboriginal Art, prints and original paintings in the unique style of the Kunwinjku Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory of Australia.
The Kunwinjku Aboriginal people come from Western Arnhem Land, around the Liverpool River and Mann River regions in the Northern Territory of Australia.
The images presented on this website are an excellent exhibition of Kunwinjku fine art by talented Aboriginal artist Leslie Nawirridj. They are his way of communicating with you about his culture, his country, and its inhabitants.
The artist's profile gives the artwork its authenticity and cultural identity.
Leslie says, "that's me!"
ARTIST'S PROFILE
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Leslie Nawirridj
Kunwinjku
1961
Dhuwa
Balang
Wurrik
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Leslie is a traditional owner of Mand-dedj-ka-djang outstation on the Liverpool River.
He paints in the way of his ancestors whose original artwork is the Aboriginal rock art of Western Arnhem Land. The rock art, painted thousands of years ago, is a priceless relic of this ancient indigenous culture.
A unique feature of Kunwinjku art is the fine-line cross-hatching, called rarrk. Leslie has perfected this technique, having practised it for more than 20 years.
The rarrk in his paintings is produced using the hair-like bristles found inside the stem of a reed. The power of the paintings is in the rarrk, shown through the amazing accuracy of the fine lines. This is achieved with great control and intense concentration.
Kunwinjku art often shows anatomical features of birds, fish and animals. This is called painting in "x-ray", and gives the artwork an interesting three-dimensional effect.
The x-ray style of painting captures the essence of the wildlife of Western Arnhem Land. It shows the depth of relationship between the artist and his country, and the knowledge he has of its inhabitants.
The artwork is an important facet of traditional Kunwinjku Aboriginal life. It is used to tell stories of the people, animals and dream time handed down through the centuries by this ancient indigenous culture.
Kunwinjku Fine Art, an art business based in Darwin, in the Northern Territory of Australia, and www.kunwinjku-aboriginal-art.com website, are owned by Leslie Nawirridj. Leslie lives in Darwin with his wife and daughter.
You are welcome to browse through the online art galleries and make your purchase from the souvenir range of prints.
Or place an order for an original painting using the
on-line contact form provided and acquire your piece of this unique Kunwinjku culture direct from the Aboriginal artist.
Don't forget to request a photo of the artist, Leslie Nawirridj, holding your finished artwork, to be emailed to you at no extra cost!
All prices are in Australian dollars.
Thank you for visiting this website.
Kunwinjku Blog
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Aboriginal Art Prints
These aboriginal art prints are produced from original paintings by Leslie Nawirridj in the traditional style of the Kunwinjku people of the Northern Territory of Australia.
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Traditional Art and Stories
Ancient traditional art and stories from the dreamtime painted and told by Leslie Nawirridj
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Aboriginal X-ray Art
Aboriginal x-ray art is a traditional style used by the Arnhem Land people for generations to depict local animals and stories.
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Aboriginal Animal Art
Traditional Aboriginal Animal Art depicting the kangaroo, echidna, crocodile and others native to the Arnhem Land country of the Kunwinjku people.
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Aboriginal Art on Canvas Prints
Canvas prints of traditional Aboriginal art depicting the possum, sugar glider and bats which are all animals of the trees in the Kunwinjku traditional country in Western Arnhem Land.
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Aboriginal Art Water Animals and Dreamtime Art
Strong connections between Aboriginal Art water animals and Dreamtime Legends are portrayed in these traditional paintings by Leslie Nawirridj
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Traditional Aboriginal Art Birds
In Northern Australian Aboriginal art birds such as the pelican, magpie goose, brolga and emu are frequently painted. Aboriginal culture reflects the importance of bird populations in the north.
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Contact Kunwinjku Aboriginal Art
Contact Kunwinjku Aboriginal Art for information on traditional aboriginal art by Leslie Nawirridj
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Buy Aboriginal Art Online
Original paintings and prints of aboriginal art online, works by Leslie Nawirridj with his authentic signature
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View Kunwinjku Art in Darwin
View Kunwinjku Art at the Mindil Beach markets or Parap Markets in Darwin. Leslie Nawirridj often attends the stall selling his prints and originals.
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