John Mawurndjul

Balang Nakurulk
AM
Born1952 (1952)
Mumeka, Northern Territory, Australia
Died21 December 2024
Other namesMowundjul, Mawandjul, Mowandjul, Mowundjal, Mawundjurl, Mawurndjurl, Johnny Mawurndjul
Known forBark painting, contemporary Indigenous Australian art
SpouseKay Lindjuwanga
Parent(s)Anchor Kulunba, Mary Wurrdjedje
RelativesPamela Djawulba (daughter), Anna Wurrkidj (daughter), Josephine Wurrkidj (daughter), Semeria Wurrkidj (daughter)
Websitehttps://www.johnmawurndjul.com/

Balang Nakurulk (1952–2024) was an Australian contemporary Indigenous artist. He uses traditional motifs to express spiritual and cultural values. He is known for his creations based on the traditional cross-hatching style of bark painting technique known as rarrk. However, he is also known for carving, weaving, and batik.

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