Susan Wanji Wanji
Munupi Art And Crafts AssociationSusan learnt from her mother how to weave intricately woven mats and baskets.
1982 Susan moved with her partner to Melville Island and she worked at the health clinic in Snake Bay.
Susan learnt how to make bark paintings and carvings from her Tiwi Uncle Romeo Puruntatameri. He used to talk to the young ones telling them how to make carvings and paintings. She also used to make the ceremonial poles (Tutunis).
She learnt how to make the armbands and headbands from her Aunty Joberta Puruntatameri.
The elders also taught her how to collect the ochres and cook them.
Susan started working at Munupi Arts & Crafts in 1990 and has since developed a unique style that has influences from both Tiwi and Arnhem Land cultures.
In 1992 Susan Wanji Wanji travelled to Paris representing Munupi Arts & Crafts and she assisted with the hanging of the Art Centre exhibition.
She continues to paint and exhibit with Munupi Art Centre and she was a finalist in the 2013 Telstra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Art Award.
Her art is represented in many national as well as international collections.