Joey Nganjmirra Australian, Kunwinjku

Joey Nganjmirra is a storyteller, dancer and cultural ambassador. Amongst the younger generation in Gunbalanya,he is one of those who have taken on the task of carrying on the Stories. Many of his works are driven by narrative, with figures in different stages of astory compressed into a single scene. Others include strong graphic forms,often overlayed and woven into complex designs. His works are primarily figurative, but the interlocking figures sometimes tend towards abstraction and he also produces abstract works based on ceremonial patterns. A look through his works reveals a broad range of stories and original compositions rivalled by few other artists at Injalak. His Mamam (maternal grandfather )Mirndabal Manakgu was from Mangardubu,a nd he has many stories from this area north of Gunbalanya such as Wulwunj.Joey Nganjmirra is part of a rich artistic family (Nganjmirra) and clan group (Djalama). He is a member of the Karrbarda dance troupe which often performsat festivals as well as local ceremonies.