Djungkidj Ken Ngindjalakku

Clan: Kulmarra clan Social Groupings: Kamarrang subsection, Duwa Moiety Residence: Yikarrakkal Ken Ngindjalakku Djungkidj (born 1972) is an Aboriginal artist from the Maningrida region in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. He belongs to the Kulmarru clan and speaks Kuninjku, one of the many languages of the area. Djungkidj is the son of Mick Kubarkku (1925–2008), a highly regarded artist known for his depictions of celestial themes such as the moon and stars, and important cultural sites within his clan's estate. Djungkidj developed his artistic skills from a young age by observing his father working on bark paintings and rock art. His practice continues to draw on the iconic imagery handed down from his father, with frequent references to ancestral beings and stories. His works often feature themes such as Ngalyod (the Rainbow Serpent), yawkyawk (female water spirits), mimih spirits, and waterholes (Kubumi). Djungkidj has exhibited in several group exhibitions, including Shadow Spirit at RISING in Melbourne (2023) and Kuninjku Cosmology (2000) alongside works by his father and other artists. His art is represented in prominent collections such as the National Gallery of Victoria and the Museum of Victoria, as well as private collections.