Djul'djul Gurruwiwi Yolgnu, b. 16/12/1965

Overview

Djul’djul’s  father was the famous artist Mithinarri Gurruwiwi. Djul’djul, her brother Watjuku and their sister Manany have inherited much painting knowledge and skill. All three artists also share the same Gumatj mother, Duwambu Burarrwaŋa. Djul’djul’s husband is Burrŋupurrŋu (Bruce) Wunuŋmurra, a well-respected yiḏaki player and maker, whose instruments she often paints with Gälpu clan designs. Djul’djul has spent most of her life at Gurrumuru and Gunyaŋara’ and is a very precise and knowledgeable wood carver and painter. 

Works
  • Djul'djul Gurruwiwi, Worrworr, 2024
    Djul'djul Gurruwiwi
    Worrworr, 2024
    ochres on wood
    39 x 9.5 cm
    15 3/8 x 3 3/4 in
    Sold
  • Djul'djul Gurruwiwi, Dhatam, 2022
    Djul'djul Gurruwiwi
    Dhatam, 2022
    earth pigments on stringybark
    99 x 53 cm
    39 x 20 7/8 in
    $ 5,800.00
  • Djul'djul Gurruwiwi, Dhatam, 2022
    Djul'djul Gurruwiwi
    Dhatam, 2022
    earth pigments on stringybark
    130 x 55 cm
    51 1/8 x 21 5/8 in
    $ 6,530.00
  • Djul'djul Gurruwiwi, Dhatam (Waterlily), 2022
    Djul'djul Gurruwiwi
    Dhatam (Waterlily), 2022
    earth pigments on stringybark
    161 x 60 cm
    63 3/8 x 23 5/8 in
    $ 6,900.00
  • Djul'djul Gurruwiwi, Gälpu, 2022
    Djul'djul Gurruwiwi
    Gälpu, 2022
    earth pigments on stringybark
    141.5 x 50 cm
    55 3/4 x 19 3/4 in
    $ 6,900.00
  • Djul'djul Gurruwiwi, Gälpu, 2022
    Djul'djul Gurruwiwi
    Gälpu, 2022
    earth pigments on stringybark
    69.5 x 39.5 cm
    27 3/8 x 15 1/2 in
    $ 3,400.00
Exhibitions