[1] As one of the Ramingining artists, Milpurrurru was inspired by the narratives of his home, branching out from the style taught by his father.
[3] His work gained global recognition when he participated in several major international exhibitions, like Aratjara, touring Europe from 1993 to 1994.
[9] In 1993 it was used by Australia Post on the 85c postage stamp, celebrate the International Year for the World's Indigenous People.
It is made up of 200 decorated hollow log coffins and was conceived by Djon (John) Mundine in 1987–88 and realised by 43 artists, one of whom was Milpurruruu.
Milpurrurru's work, representing the Ganalbingu people in the upper right bank of the memorial, is intended to demonstrate distinction of place through the depiction of water lilies and cormorants.