His father was John Tjakamarra (dec.), a founding member of Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd. Adam was born at Papunya, and has lived in Kintore and Kiwirrkurra communities closer to his homelands.
He now lives and paints from Tjukurla community in the Ngaanyatjarra lands, just across the West Australian border.
Butler brings a lively presence and joyful sense of humour to the art centre, and enjoys all aspects of art centre life including solo and collaborative painting, access-to-country trips, and assisting with studio maintenance and preparation as an arts worker.
