Gaypalani Waṉambi Wins 2026 Wynne Prize
Gaypalani Waṉambi, an artist from the Yolŋu community, has received the 2026 Wynne Prize, which comes with a $50,000 award, for her metal etching. Her expansive double-sided piece, named The Waṉambi tree, illustrates the songlines of the Marrakulu clan alongside the ancestral honey hunter Wuyal. It showcases detailed representations of bees' life cycles, honey, and stringybark blossoms from her native Northern Territory. The Art Gallery of New South Wales oversees the administration of this prestigious prize.
Key facts
- Gaypalani Waṉambi won the 2026 Wynne Prize.
- The prize is worth $50,000.
- The winning work is an etching on metal titled The Waṉambi tree.
- The artwork is double-sided and measures 240 × 240cm.
- It depicts the Marrakulu clan's songlines and ancestral honey hunter Wuyal.
- The work features markings of bees, honey, and stringybark blossom.
- The artist is from the Northern Territory.
- The prize is administered by the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Entities
Artists
- Gaypalani Waṉambi
Institutions
- Art Gallery of New South Wales
Locations
- Northern Territory
- Australia