Nathan Pilakui

Nathan Pilakui

Nathan Pilakui grew up in Milikapiti. As an adult he moved to the larger community of Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island to work. After starting a large family he has now moved back to Melville Island and is now working at Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association. He spends most of his time in Jilamara’s Murrunungumirri wood…

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PHILLIP HEENAN

PHILLIP HEENAN

Phillip started painting at Jilamara in 2002. He speaks a number of languages and has tutored in highschool in Maningrida and Elcho Island.

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Bruce Mungatopi

Bruce Mungatopi

Bruce’s family originally comes from Croker Island, although he was born in Milikapiti on the Tiwi Islands.  Before coming to work at Jilamara he was employed by CDP (Community Development) doing various jobs around the community.  Bruce likes to paint sometimes with help from his wife Colleen Freddy who is a long-time staff member and…

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GERALDINE ROSE KERINAIUA

GERALDINE ROSE KERINAIUA

Geraldine Kerinauia is one of our new Jilamara member, she love to hang out with friends, families here at Jilamara . she is a strong and kind young lady with a good heart. she also care and respect her eldest in the community. Geraldine have some family members that work at the art centre, she…

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