ABOUT

Emerging from the rainforest canopy and a culture spanning countless generations, the work of Girringun artists is attracting a lot of attention.
 

Established in 2008, the Girringun Art Centre is home to multi-award winning artists and craftsmen. Located in Cardwell, Queensland, Girringun represents artists from nine Traditional Owner Groups: the Nywaigi, Gugu Badhan, Warrgamay, Warungnu, Bandjin, Girramay, Gulngay, Jirrbal and Djiru people.

The traditional country of these groups covers some 25,000 square kilometres of country in the state's far-North. Objects from this country are significantly different from those of much of the rest of Australia. Weaving is done by both men and women, and the diversity of resources between land and sea have resulted in a vast array of implements being crafted for use. 

A living functioning art centre, it is not unusual to see artists in the workshop developing new work and honing their craft. The stories and environments of this ancient culture are being transformed daily into visual images and designs by weavers, painters, potters, textile artists and makers of traditional objects. These artists bring to life the unique cultural story and expression of the distinctive Aboriginal rainforest art traditions and culture of the Girringun region, to share with the world. 
 

Bagu by Eileen Tep

and Doris Kinjun

Jawun (basket) by Abe Muriata

Now Showing

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GAYJAL GUNJUY

Philip Denham

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Located in Cardwell, Queensland, Girringun represents artists from nine Traditional Owner Groups:
 

1. Nywaigi

2. Gugu Badhan

3. Warrgamay

4. Warungnu

5. Bandjin

6. Girramay

7. Gulnay

8. Jirrbal and

9. Djiru.

The traditional country of these groups covers some 25,000 square kilometres of country in the state's far-North.
 

Objects from this country are significantly different from those of much of the rest of Australia. Weaving is done by both men and women, and the diversity of resources between land and sea have resulted in a vast array of implements being crafted for use. 

CONTACT GIRRINGUN ART CENTRE

+61 (0)7 4066 8300 / artsmanager@girringun.com.au

235 Victoria Street, Bruce Hwy, Cardwell, QLD 4849, Australia

Girringun Art Centre receives financial support from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and from the Federal Government’s Ministry for the Arts through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program. Girringun Art Centre supports the Indigenous Art Code and is a member of the Indigenous Art Centre Alliance (IACA).