Peter Lewis (dec) was born at Nganturn near Manatamaru (Jameson) south west of Warakurna. He lived in Warakurna with his family. He began to paint with Warakurna Artists in mid 2005 rapidly became one of its senior artists.
Peter Tjarluri Lewis was a senior law man, participating in traditional ceremony and is instrumental in passing on his tjukurrpa to his family. Tjarluri began painting in 2005. He was an intense painter, taking great pride in his work. Tjarluri was also a well-known carver, making many traditional weapons still used in ceremony. He also participated in projects such as Tjukurl, a tradtional dance and song project performed in the 2007 Perth International Arts Festival. Tjarluri was a strong supporter of his Art Centre and was on Warakurna Artists Executive 2007 – 2010.