About Yilpi Adamson
Born 1954. Yilpi Adamson is an Australian painter and stone carver.
Imiyari "Yilpi" Adamson (born 1954) is an Aboriginal artist from central Australia. She is known for her work in a range of art forms, including painting, sculpture, weaving, knitting and batik. She grew up there, and later began working at Ernabella Arts.
Batik was one of the first forms of art Yilpi learned to make at Ernabella. Several of her works were shown at an exhibition in Adelaide in 2006, and one of these was bought for the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.
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Who is Yilpi Adamson?
Aboriginal artist from central Australia (born 1954)
When was Yilpi Adamson born?
Yilpi Adamson was born in 1954 in Northern Territory.
What is Yilpi Adamson's occupation?
Yilpi Adamson is a painter and stone carver.
What nationality is Yilpi Adamson?
Yilpi Adamson is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yilpi Adamson. https://biography.guide/yilpi-adamson/
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