Patrick Oloodoodi Tjungurrayi was born near Jupiter Wells, Western Australia c.1935. Patrick divides his time between the Pintupi homeland community of Kiwirrkura and Balgo. His paintings are often a reflection of the varying influences of these two communities. Patrick is a senior Lawman possessing intimate knowledge of traditional ceremonies for the country around Balgo, Kiwirrkura and Kintore. Patrick commenced painting Aboriginal Art in approximately 1986 and now paints for Warlayirti and Papunya Tula Artists. His paintings normally depict sites created by the Tingari Ancestors throughout the Dreamtime period in addition to Wanyarra (Rainbow Snake) Dreamings around the Jupiter Well area. His paintings are bold and intense possessing a warmth and complexity which clearly comes from the artists heart. Patrick’s Aboriginal Artworks are sought after by collectors worldwide and he was named in the 50 most collectable Australian artists in the publication Australian Art Collector in 2005.