Born
1977, Birthplace: Derby, WA
Community
Wirrimanu (Balgo), WA
Location
Balgo
Skin
Napaltjarri
Language
Kukatja
Biography
Geraldine was born at Derby Regional Hospital and is the youngest of five daughters of Brandy Tjungurrayi (senior lawman) and Nowee Nangala (deceased) from who she inherited many Tjukurrpa (Dreamtime) stories. Geraldine began painting in 2002 after watching both her mother and father painting. Geraldine is a powerful young painter, and her work has grown from strength to strength. Her palette is dominated by the various flowers, seeds and bush tucker that dominate the region at various times of years.