Robyn Napurrurla Lawson

Robyn Lawson, skin name Naparrurla, is the daughter of Ronnie Jakamarra Lawson, who, in 1983, exhibited sand artwork in Paris, France that served as an introduction of Warlpiri culture to the contemporary art world and generated a high level of interest.

Napurrurla uniquely interprets the lands of her Jukurrpa (Dreaming) stories by representing the landscape topographically. Her work often provides a detailed map of her homelands at Tanami Downs, approximately 300kms south of Lajamanu. She incorporates the softer colours of the desert that are often witnessed at sunrise, when light is beginning to break across the land.

Napurrurla is prominent member of the Lajamanu community. She acts as a director on the boards of various organisations and often provides translations for Warlpiri to English.