Hilary Wirri Jabaltjari

HERMANNSBURG ARTIST

Hilary is the brother of Kevin Wirri and was born in Ragget’s Well (Glen Helen Resort), approximately 50 km away from Papunya.
He spent most of his time there as a child watching well known artists such as Keith Namatjira, Edwin Pareroultja and Joshua Ebatjarinja paint. Hilary started painting himself in the 1980’s and as shown here holding one of his artworks, has captured the serenest of his families style.

Skin Name: Japaltjarri
Language: Luritja & Arrente
Region: Papunya, Central Australia
Dreaming: MacDonnell Ranges

Hilary Wirri - Watercolour. an example, painted at the Gallery. SOLD Commissions welcome. . The paintings in the background are by Patricia Dodds and Phyllis Corey - part of their sold out exhibition

On behalf of the Gallery we firstly acknowledge the land now known as Australia belonged to a Nation of People, widely sophisticated, Aboriginal people of Culture, With Gratitude to our Elders past, present and emerging, the Country's ancient Cultural heritage. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.
We hope that by sharing the Stories of the Artworks more attention is paid to the land supporting us through the emmense Generational Knowledge of this Country Aboriginal people have.