Elizabeth Nyumi Nungurrayi, born near Jupiter Well in Western Australia, is a celebrated Indigenous Australian artist. Belonging to the Pintupi language family through her mother, her art deeply reflects her cultural heritage and connection to the land. Nyumi’s early life was marked by loss when her mother died near Jupiter Well. After living a nomadic lifestyle, she eventually settled in the Wirrimanu community at Balgo, where her artistic journey began.
In 1987, Nyumi started painting for the Warlayirti Artists cooperative, depicting Dreamings of bush food from her childhood. Her early work featured earthy tones and fluid lines, later evolving into a distinctive style with thick impasto dotting, creating textured canvases of campsites, bush tucker, and cultural symbols. Nyumi is also a dancer and teacher, committed to passing on traditional dances and songs. Her artwork gained recognition in the late 1990s, culminating in her solo exhibition "Parwalla" at Raft Artspace in 2001, with a piece featured in the 2004 Biennale of Sydney.
Nyumi's art, known for its delicate pastel palette, has been compared to the work of other notable desert women artists like Emily Kam Kngwarray. Her paintings are a testament to her cultural legacy and deep connection to her land.