Jimmy Wululu

Jimmy Wululu (c. 1936–2005) was an Aboriginal Australian artist of the Gupapuyngu language group. He was a major contributor to the Aboriginal Memorial and he was one of the major painters of the 1980s from his language group. He is known for his bark paintings and his memorial poles. His works have been featured in numerous significant exhibits all over the world.

Life Wululu was born in 1936 and he died on 5 October 2005. and he is from Arnhem Land in Australia.

Career Wululu started professionally painting in the late 1970s. This means that he is entitled to paint the Yathalamarra stories. He is best known for his catfish bone designs on his bark and poles. at the Drill Hall Gallery (1992). Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia National Gallery of Australia National Gallery of Victoria National Museum of Australia

Works Djaranbu ceremony (1962) Catfish and eel design (1987) Niwuda - Yirritja Honey Hollow Log Coffin with Honey and Catfish Designs (1987) Hollow Log Coffin with Catfish and Eel Designs (1987) Clan Well (1975-1976)

Significant exhibitions Dreaming Exhibition (1988) Magiciens de le Terre Show (1989) The Continuing Traditions (1989) I Shall Never Become a White Man (1994) Aratjara (1993-1994) Paintings and Sculptures from Ramingining: Jimmy Wululu and Philip Gudthaykudthay (1992)

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