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Jimmy Tchooga

Warlayirti Artists

Jimmy Tchooga is a prominent artist, a senior law man and lead singer for ceremony. Painting with strong hues, his dot work is both intentional and specific. Jimmy’s country is Tjukakarrinyu, east of Balgo in the Tanami Desert: primarily his paintings depict his Tjukurrpa, specifically his father’s creation story. Jimmy has been a strong cultural leader in the community and has been Chairperson and Director of Warlayirti artists for many years.

He currently paints in collaboration with his wife, Angie Topsy Tchooga.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation acknowledges the value, diversity and integrity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, design, music and performance as an integral expression of Australian culture. We respect the work of Art Centres in their support of the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural aspirations and expressions.

We acknowledge the Larrakia people, both past and present, as the Traditional Owners of the land upon which the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation will present its key events. We appreciate the opportunity to share this Country and are committed to working together and appropriately consulting with the Larrakia people in presenting the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair.

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Artwork featured in header and footer of this website:
Conrad Tipungwuti Kamilowra, Kulama warnarringa, japarra, japalinga (sun, moon and stars), locally sourced earth pigments on linen, 150cm x 120cm, 2023. Photo by Will Heathcote. Image courtesy of the artists, Jilamara Arts and Crafts Assoc.

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