Matthew West Australian, Pintupi and Laritja, b. 1971

Matthew commenced painting in Kintore for Papunya Tula Artist in 2001. Matthew's family hav ea long history of painting.His father was renowned artist Freddy Tjudugudi West Tjakamarra (1940-1994), his mother Payu Napaltjarri(b.1952)is also a well-known artist.Matthew hasexhibited extensively with Papunya Tula as well as with Warlayirti Artists.Matthew is a junior lawman who is learning important custodial men’s ceremonies.His country lies around Pali PaliTjilkar.Hewas initiated at Kintore and participates in Tingari Law ceremonies.As a young boy he lived in Kiwirrkurra and he came to live in Balgo in 2006 and married“ Aboriginal way” to Jolene Wise the granddaughter of Tjumpo Tjapanangka and Ningie Nanala.They have three children Saltine, Azarrious and Delita who were all born in the Derby hospital.He currently resides inBalgo.In 2020 Matthew was voted in as chairperson of Warlayirti Artists Board and continues toserve in this role.Matthew played asignificant role in raising money with Papunya Tula Artists toraise money for remote dialysis in Kiwirrkurra and Kintore,Matthewis now working hard to get Purple House to Balgo so families can retrun home