Charlotte Phillipus Napurrula was born in Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff), daughter of Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra, a founding member of Papunya Tula Artists. Over the years painting at Papunya Tjupi, Charlotte has developed her own unique and meticulous version of Kalipinypa Kapi Tjukurrpa (Water Dreaming) that focuses on the tali (sand hill) aspect of her country. She also paints her own distinct style of children’s stories that she developed when working at the Papunya School. Many of her illustrations can be found in the archive of the school from the days when teaching in traditional language was encouraged. Occasionally, Charlotte will apply her children’s stories to paintings on canvas.
