George Ward Tjungurrayi (c1955-2023)

George was born near the site of Lararra, east of Tjukurla in Western Australia. His first contact with Europeans was made through one of the welfare patrols led by Jeremy Long and Nosepeg Tjupurrula at a rockhole south of Kiwirrkura. After travelling in to Papunya he worked both as a fencer and as a butcher in the Papunya kitchen. George's father was also the father of Yala Yala Gibbs Tjungurrayi and Willy Tjungurrayi and although they had different mothers he considers them very close brothers.

George was a senior artist at Papunya Tula Artists. He lived with his wife and family in Warakurna and periodically painted for Warakurna Artists. His artwork has been exhibited widely nationally and internationally.