Brogas Tjapangati b. 1949

Also known as Bruce Brogas Japangardi, Bruce Brogas Jabanardi, Brogus Tjapangati
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Painter)
Tjapangati began painting in Papunya (NT) in 1984 after carving for many years, a skill which he also taught to students at Papunya School. He has lived in Alice Springs and Hermannsburg, and carried out a major commission for the Queensland Art Gallery.
Name
Brogas Tjapangati
Also known as:
  • Bruce Brogas Japangardi
  • Bruce Brogas Jabanardi
  • Brogus Tjapangati
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Carver)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • manual trainer in carving (ANZSIC code: 8212)
Birth date
1949
Birth place
Haasts Bluff, NT
Active Period
  • c.1984-
Residence
  • Hermannsburg, NT
  • Papunya, NT
  • Alice Springs, NT
Training
  • taught wood carving by Clifford Possum,
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Tjikarri
  • Kalipinypa
  • Ilpilli
  • Pikilyi
  • Kunatjarrayi
Dreaming
  • Women
  • Rock Wallaby
  • Parrot
  • Water Snake
  • Witchetty Grub
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Warlpiri
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary
Copyright
  • Papunya Tula Artists, NT