The Lasseters Collection - Lasseters Hotel Casino
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Kevin Namatjira<br />
Skin name: Jungarrayi<br />
Year of birth: 1958<br />
Language: Western Arrente<br />
Place of birth: Hermannsburg<br />
Kevin Namatjira is the grandson of Albert Namatjira, and is the son of Maurice and Epana. Kevin and<br />
his six siblings (Lorraine, Jennifer, Wilfred, Evelyn, Elaine and Susan) were raised at Hermannsburg.<br />
Kevin’s father Maurice taught him how to paint. Kevin and his family live in Alice Springs and have been<br />
living at the Namatjira Camp for many years.<br />
Room 5309 Title: South of James Ranges<br />
Kevin Wirri<br />
Skin name: Tjapaltjarri<br />
Year of birth: 1953<br />
Language: Luritja / Pintupi<br />
Place of birth: Haasts Bluff<br />
Kevin was born and raised at Haasts Bluff with his father Kata Wirri and mother Freda Nangala.<br />
Kevin went to school in Papunya and Areyonga. When he grew up he worked at Haast’s Bluff. In 1974<br />
he married Doris Abbott and came to live in Alice Springs. He started working with the Tangentyere<br />
Council and in 1995 was elected to the Tangentyere Executive. He is a member of the 4 Corners<br />
Council, a group of traditional law men who make rules for Aboriginal people in the Central Australian<br />
region.<br />
Room 5116 Title: Gosse Bluff - Tnorala, NT<br />
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