Jane Girgaba

born early 1960s, Manyiljarra language group, Milangka skin group, Parnngurr and Newman, Martumili Artists

Jane was the daughter of Kumpaya Girgaba and Nyarri Morgan, both senior Martu elders and artists who live at Parnngurr.

She started painting about 18 months before the exhibition, under the tutelage of her mother, Kumpaya. Painting the Martumili Ngurra canvas was the first time Jane worked collaboratively with senior Martu women.

The artist Jane Girgaba is now deceased. The artist’s family is happy for her image to remain on this website.