Lex Namponan is the 2nd youngest of eight children born to Angus Namponan and Chrissie Peemuggina. From his father they have the totems that include Bush Rat, Freshwater Shark, Spear, Small Carpet Snake, Salmon, Knee and Single-barb Hardwood Spear. Lex also shares other totems that are associated with the the Wik-Alkenh language and belong to the Apalech ceremonial group.

Lex’s father’s country is at Warpang, just inland from Cape Keerweer. His mother’s was from enjoining country of Aayk, her language being Wik-Ngathan.

Anagus Namponan was prominent as a caver at Aurukun and, as sometimes happens in Wik society, his sons who have followed in his footsteps.

Lex’s Camp Dogs are a secular subject and as such belong to an innovative class of Wik sculptures that have been developing in relation to the art and craft markets for some decades.

Lex is the younger brother of Garry, Leigh, Bevan and older brother to Leo all of who are established and emerging carvers with the Wik and Kugu Arts Centre.

Lex Namponan is the 2nd youngest of eight children born to Angus Namponan and Chrissie Peemuggina. He is from the Wik-Alken language group who are part of the Apalech Clan’s ritual complex. Lex’s sculptural practices belong to an innovative class of Wik artists that have been developing in relation to the art and craft markets for some decades. His work is showcased around the country and held in many national and international collections.