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Biography 
1965
Born in Arnhem Land (AU)
Samuel Namunjdja began painting in the late 1980s. He is part of the Kuninjku language group and belongs to the Yirridjdja moiety. He was born in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory in 1965 and has lived in Mankorlod, Oenpelli and Maningrida. He paints with ochre on bark, rag paper and poles. He comes from an artist family. His father, Peter Marralwanga, taught him how to paint the stories of his clan.
Samuel’s knowledge of animals such as bonbon (diver duck) and yibba (frog), and spirit figures such as Mimi and Ngalyod (Rainbow serpent) are apparent in the paintings. The detailed brush work builds a story of the histories and spirituality of Arnhem land.
Awards
1993
Rothmans Foundation Award [Best painting in a traditional media], National Aboriginal
Art Award, Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Darwin
2003
Highly commended 19th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Art Award
Collections
AIATSIS Collection, Canberra
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Victoria
Laverty Collection, Sydney
Kluge Collection, Charlottesville, United States of America
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane
The Kelton Foundation, Santa Monica, Unite State of America
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Public exhibitions 3
Group shows 3
2007
Gunter Christmann - Portrait d´Amour / Samuel Namunjdja - New Work
 Niagara Galleries, Richmond, VIC
2004
SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA / SAVANDHARY VONGPOOTHORN
Niagara Galleries, Richmond, VIC
Living Together is Easy
Art Tower Mito ATM, Mito
Dealer Directory 2
Australia
Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
Niagara Galleries, Richmond, VIC
Catalogs
Auction results
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