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Geraldine Napangardi Granites

Geraldine Napangardi Granites was born and has lived in Yuendumu all her life. Yuendumu is a remote Aboriginal community located 290 kms north-west of Alice Springs.

Geraldine is the daughter of Alma Nungarrayi Granites, a strong participant of Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation and granddaughter of Paddy Japaljarri Sims (deceased) and Bessie Nakamarra Sims (deceased): two of Warlukurlangu Artists founding artists.

Geraldine has four children, two sons and two daughters. She is a shy person who
is very involved with her large extended family and enjoys being around children and helping the family’s grandchildren.

Geraldine learned to paint by observing her grandfather’s art works, as well as Judy Napangardi Watson’s work (a Warlpiri artist who is at the forefront of a move towards more abstract rendering of Jukurrpa /Dreaming stories).

When Judy visits Yuendumu and the Warlukurlangu Art Centre Geraldine loves to listen to Judy’s stories about a special country, Mina Mina. The Mina Mina Dreaming story is an important woman’s story.

Geraldine Napangardi Granites has gained a reputation as an artist who has developed a unique, modern interpretation of the traditional culture.