Johnathan Kumintjara Brown

Born: Yalata, South Australia, 1960

Country: Oak Valley & Maralinga

Group: Pitjantjatjara

Johnathan paints from the spiritual forces in the land which influence his work in relation to the atomic tests in the 1950’s at Maralinga. He has developed a technique that allows him to permanently combine fragile ochre with acrylic paint.

• Johnathan completed an Academic course in Aboriginal Studies at Underdale College
• Represented South Australia on the Aboriginal Art Committee
• Solo Exhibition Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Institute - "Maralinga" - Heart of the country
• Touring Exhibition - "Native Titled Now" - Adelaide Festival
• Exhibited at the Queensland Art Gallery
• Works featured in important collections in Australia, Japan, London and America

Wanigi Headress
90 x 180 cm

Cat No: Oajb2

"Sand Dunes" OA 1031

OA 1031 Close up

OA1327 86cm x 124cm

OA1327 close