Clan

Ḏäṯiwuy

Artist Dates

c.1945-2024

Alternative Names

Majiri, Matyiri

Wilson Manydjarri Ganambarr

The son of Mowarra Ganambarr, Manydjarri Ganambarr succeeded his father as leader of the Ḏäṯiwuy clan. He split his time between Milingimbi, Yirrkala and Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island) and painted for all three art centers. He wasa an extremely knowledgeable and powerful song man who paints intricate designs from both his mother’s and father’s estates. Manydjarri was an important contributor to Maḏayin, authoring the catalogue essays for both the Ḏäṯiwuy and Djambarrpuyŋu clan sections.