Samson Japaljarri Martin

Samson Japaljarri Martin was a Warlpiri artist from Yuendumu in the Northern Territory. He works with acrylic paints on canvas and screenprinting. Subjects depicted in his work include the Warlawurru (Eagle), Janganpa (Possum), Ngarlu (Red Hill), Janmarda (Bush Onion), Marlu (Kangaroo), Wardapi (Goanna), Watijarra (Two Men), Jangnungu (Wild Tobacco),Jajirdi (Native Cat), Mirrijarra (Shield), Yajakurlu (Bush Cabbage), Yarla (Yam). In 2003, Samson was part of the international touring exhibition organised by Adrian Newstead called Yilpinji, Love, Magic and Ceremony.