Muluymuluy Wirrpanda Yolngu, b. 1959

Muluymuluy was born at Ngukurr, her Father was Molulmi. She was the young wife of Wakuthi Marawili. Wakuthi was one of the oldest men in Arnhem land. He was known as Banbay - "Blind one" because of his poor eyesight. He passed away in 2005. His sons Djambawa and Nuwandjali have a large role in the day-to-day management of the large Maḏarrpa clan homeland, Yilpara.
Muluymuluy has worked with them in her art as well as under Wakuthi’s direction to produce important Maḏarrpa clan paintings.  Her son was Daymathuna Marawili who passed away in Ramingining. Her sister the late Mrs M Wirrpanda was also a senior artist.  Her Mother's clan is Maŋgalili. 

After  Wakuthi's passing in 2005 Muluymuluy moved to care for Dr. Gawirriṉ Gumana AO at Gäṉgan until his death. She kept close company with her sister Mrs Wirrpanda  and was adopted botanic themes in her art during the collaboration between Mulkuṉ  Wirrpanda and John Wolselely.

Muluymuluy is a  matriarch for her family and is constantly moving from ceremony to ceremony to participate in Yolŋu spiritual cycle. She supports her family through her art.
Her work was included in the major exhibitions of Yolŋu art  Miwatj Yolŋu - Bundanon, NSW, 2023 and  Yolŋu Power - The Art of Yirrkala - Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney, 2025