Stumpy Brown - Ngupawarlu My Country
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Nyuju Stumpy Brown (1924- 2011) made boldly coloured renditions of her ceremonial country of Ngupawarlu that sing out with an intensity that highlights the spiritual significance of this country to her identity as a painter and as a cultural lawwoman. Stumpy has always been an important woman in the community for law and culture. She carries the Women's Law from Wangkatjungka side right through to desert side at Balgo. She is a senior law woman and traditional owner and custodian of Ngupawarlu.
Nyuju Stumpy Brown’s full brother was Rover Thomas. The artistic contribution from both Stumpy and Rover signifies the diversity of Kimberley traditions. Stumpy’s stylistic influences came from the Fitzroy Crossing region, with its use of strong and contrasting colour to define form.