Indigenous Australian art
Artistic expressions from the world's oldest continuing culture are drawn from all regions of the country in the Gallery's holdings of Indigenous Australian artworks, with a focus the on rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and experiences in Queensland.
The Indigenous Australian Art collection has a focus on contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video and installation. It includes the most significant collection of contemporary Indigenous Australian fibre art from across the country, with objects made from natural and introduced materials, related sculptural objects and paintings and prints which reference fibre and reflect major themes and stories.
Seven sisters and Tjala Tjukurpa (Honey Ant Dreaming) 2012
- KEN, Tjungkara - Collaborating artist
- KEN, Sandra - Collaborating artist
- YOUNG, Yaritji - Collaborating artist
- MICK, Paniny - Artist
- MICK, Marinka - Collaborating artist
Seven sisters 2011
- KAWINY, Kunmanara - Artist
- PRESTLEY, Tjimpayie - Collaborating artist
- SHEPHERD, Mona Mitakikil - Collaborating artist
The Queen & I 2011
- WATKIN, Douglas - Director/script writer
- THYER, Lucas - Producer
- OLIVE, SM (Shawn) - Artwork
Stranded 2011
- THORNTON, Warwick - Creator
Study for 'Lidlid' 2010
- PASSI, Segar - Creator
Shield c.1880
- UNKNOWN - Creator
Shield c.1900
- UNKNOWN - Creator
Mindirr 2011
- RARRU, Margaret - Creator
Kirriwirri 2011
- BILLYCAN, Jan (Djan NANUNDIE) - Creator
(Untitled) 2010
- NGAL, Kathleen - Artist
Bush fascinator II 2011
- MACNAMARA, Shirley - Creator
Bush fascinator I 2011
- MACNAMARA, Shirley - Creator
Spinifex vessel I 2011
- MACNAMARA, Shirley - Creator
Defy 2010
- HOOKEY, Gordon - Creator
Bella Ami 2008
- AH KEE, Vernon - Creator
Annie Ah Sam 2008
- AH KEE, Vernon - Creator
Annie Ah Kee 2008
- AH KEE, Vernon - Creator
Untitled 1982
- WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA, Johnny - Creator
Homeless? 1989
- JENUARRIE - Creator
1=0 / 2=3 1996
- ELLIOTT, Sue - Creator
Untitled 1996
- ELLIOTT, Sue - Creator
Grass skirt design 2002
- GILBERT, Linda - Creator
Untitled 1990
- ORSTO, Maria Josette - Creator
Untitled 1990
- ORSTO, Maria Josette - Creator