Neville Niypula Mcarthur

Neville McArthur was born at Mitutu (Point Lillian) a rockhole in the Spinifex Country, on the Connie Sue Highway, South of Warburton. However, it was previously noted he was born at Tutana another rockhole in the Spinifex Country South of Warburton. His niece Lalla West confirmed that this was incorrect. He has lived most of his life between Leonora (as a horseman and stockman), Mount Margaret, Patjarr and Warburton but now resides in Wanarn. Neville paints tjukurrpa from his homeland in Spinifex Country such as Wilpina (Lake Baker, South-West of Warburton) and Malu Tjukurrpa. He couldn’t tell any details about Wilpina – it’s a strong and sacred Tjukurrpa. Neville has had a long career as an artist working with the Spinifex Arts Project, Warburton Art Project, Kayili Artists and since moving to Wanarn in 2010, working with Warakurna Artists. He is also recognised for his skillfull carving of traditional mens’ weaponry.