‘North by North-West’
Feb 2023 -
Sep 2024
![Patrick Tjungurrayi / Pintupi/Kukatja people / Australia c.1940–2017 / Untitled (Ngaru) (detail) 2009 / Purchased 2020. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / © Estate of Patrick Tjungurrayi/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency](/system/files/styles/wide/private/2024-01/2020.032_001.jpg?itok=quXwxb-K)
‘North by North-West’ presents recent acquisitions and old favourites from the Gallery’s Indigenous Australian art collection, highlighting unique visual threads and continuities that traverse the top half of the continent.
From the Tiwi in the north to the Pitjantjatjara people of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the south, and across to the Gija and Bardi peoples from Warmun and Broome in the Kimberley region, ‘North by North-West’ celebrates the regionally specific styles of each Country. These characteristics have often stemmed from traditional body designs and cultural objects, which were shared or traded across borders. In this display, historic artworks are contextualised by contemporary reworkings of these traditional practices.
Particular attention is paid to the trade in artistic traditions and stories through songlines. Common motifs and ancestral stories are transformed across mediums through innovative explorations of form, symbol and texture.
‘North by North-West’ is on display in Galleries 1 and 2, QAG, until 29 September 2024. As this is a rotating Collection display, not all works below will be on display simultaneously.
Feature image: Patrick Tjungurrayi / Pintupi/Kukatja people / Australia c.1940–2017 / Untitled (Ngaru) (detail) 2009 / Purchased 2020. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / © Estate of Patrick Tjungurrayi/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency
Collection artworks featured in ‘North by North-West’
![Jean Baptiste Apuatimi/Copyright Agency Artwork Tangini this artwork made of Woodcut on Kozo paper, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.621_001_0.jpg?itok=ThiVMeDl)
Tangini 2010
- APUATIMI, Jean Baptiste - Artist
- GRIBBIN, Jacqueline F - Collaborator
![Estate of Paddy Bedford Artwork Wirwirji - Police Hole this artwork made of Natural pigments with acrylic binder on Belgian linen, created in 2004-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.038_001.jpg?itok=Tqf5NRj4)
Wirwirji - Police Hole 2004
- BEDFORD, Paddy - Creator
![The artists Artwork Mukurtu this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.422_001_3.jpg?itok=27q_unps)
Mukurtu 2010
- CHAPMAN, Nancy Nyanjilpayi - Artist
- CHAPMAN, May Maywokka - Artist
- MARNEY, Mulyatingki - Artist
- YATES, Marjorie - Artist
![Jimmy Donegan/Copyright Agency Artwork Wati Kutjarra this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2013-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2014.425_001.jpg?itok=dyMLoKP_)
Wati Kutjarra 2013
- DONEGAN, Jimmy - Creator
![Bob Gibson/Copyright Agency Artwork Patjantja this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2018.396_001.jpg?itok=PddXLJ0b)
Patjantja 2018
- GIBSON, Bob - Creator
![© Margaret Renee Kerinauia /Copyright Agency Artwork Kulama Pukumani this artwork made of Woodcut on Kozo paper, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.623_001_4.jpg?itok=8uAnUzw3)
Kulama Pukumani 2010
- GRIBBIN, Jacqueline F - Collaborator
- KERINAUIA, Margaret Renee - Artist
![© Ita Tipungwuti/Copyright Agency Artwork Kapala this artwork made of Woodcut on Kozo paper, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.624_001_4.jpg?itok=YuyomekH)
Kapala 2010
- GRIBBIN, Jacqueline F - Collaborator
- TIPUNGWUTI, Ita - Artist
![The artist Artwork Balmarra 1 this artwork made of Wool and wood, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.023.001_002_3.jpg?itok=YipXAQWI)
Balmarra 1 2002
- GRIFFITHS, Alan - Creator
![The artist Artwork Balmarra 2 this artwork made of Wool and wood, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.023.002_002_4.jpg?itok=9sL_PWuW)
Balmarra 2 2002
- GRIFFITHS, Alan - Creator
![The artist Artwork Balmarra, Seven Sisters this artwork made of Wool and wood, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.023.008_002_4.jpg?itok=kxkh1kaP)
Balmarra, Seven Sisters 2002
- GRIFFITHS, Alan - Creator
![© Timo Hogan/Copyright Agency Artwork Lake Baker this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2021-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2022.004_001_1.jpg?itok=pRme-i5Z)
Lake Baker 2021
- HOGAN, Timo - Creator
![© Clara Inkamala/Copyright Agency Artwork Aboriginal Hostel this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint and marker pen on woven polypropylene bag, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.386_24-01.jpg?itok=rsp_yNwx)
Aboriginal Hostel 2018-19
- INKAMALA, Clara - Creator
![© Estate of Kumantje Jagamara/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Wild yam this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen canvas, created in 1998-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1998.148_003_3.jpg?itok=h26q5jLh)
Wild yam 1998
- JAGAMARA, Kumantje - Creator
![© Estate of Kumantje Jagamara/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Lightning this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen canvas, created in 1998-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1998.146_002.jpg?itok=SdmmBZmL)
Lightning 1998
- JAGAMARA, Kumantje - Creator
![Mabel Juli/Copyright Agency Artwork Marranyji and Dinal this artwork made of Natural pigments on canvas, created in 2004-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.007_001_0.jpg?itok=inzYR--K)
Marranyji and Dinal 2004
- JULI, Mabel - Creator
![The artists Artwork Seven sisters this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2011-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.268_001_3.jpg?itok=9YAZGoNf)
Seven sisters 2011
- KAWINY, Kunmanara - Artist
- PRESTLEY, Tjimpayie - Collaborating artist
- SHEPHERD, Mona Mitakikil - Collaborating artist
![Sylvia Kanytjupai Ken/Copyright Agency Artwork Seven Sisters this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2013.044_001.jpg?itok=Er7fRDiP)
Seven Sisters 2012
- KEN, Sylvia Kanytjupai - Creator
![The artists Artwork Seven sisters and Tjala Tjukurpa (Honey Ant Dreaming) this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2012-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.274_001_4.jpg?itok=QYaqvz67)
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
![© Queenie McKenzie Artwork Texas hills this artwork made of Natural pigments with archival binder (Liquitex Gel) on Belgian linen, created in 1994-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/2023-12/2000.153_002.jpg?itok=IQ1RZ5e2)
Texas hills 1994
- McKENZIE, Queenie - Creator
![Patju Presley/Copyright Agency Artwork Kalaya Piti this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2017-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.220_001_0.jpg?itok=iU4J4Y9b)
Kalaya Piti 2017
- PRESLEY, Patju - Creator
![© Mervyn Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork X X NO FRACKING! this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint and marker pen on woven polypropylene bag, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.385_24-01.jpg?itok=f53DADiX)
X X NO FRACKING! 2018-19
- RUBUNTJA, Mervyn - Creator
![Kunmanara Stewart/Copyright Agency Artwork Minyma Kutjara this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.619_001_1.jpg?itok=A68HmOQx)
Minyma Kutjara 2010
- STEWART, Kunmanara - Creator
![Peter TjutjatjaTaylor/Copyright Agency Artwork Standley Chasm this artwork made of Watercolour on paperboard, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.388_001_0.jpg?itok=lAwdr9Nv)
Standley Chasm 2006
- TAYLOR, Peter Tjutjatja - Creator
![Rover Thomas/Copyright Agency Artwork Barramundi Dreaming this artwork made of Natural pigments and eucalyptus gum on canvas, created in 1989-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1994.019_002_0.jpg?itok=yeGioekn)
Barramundi Dreaming 1989
- THOMAS, Rover - Creator
![Estate of Patrick Tjungurrayi/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Untitled (Ngaru) this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.032_001_6.jpg?itok=bRPFXBD6)
Untitled (Ngaru) 2009
- TJUNGURRAYI, Patrick - Creator
![Elton Wirri/Copyright Agency Artwork Palm Valley this artwork made of Watercolour on paper, created in 2013-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.321_001.jpg?itok=orQnRPqi)
Palm Valley 2013
- WIRRI, Elton - Creator
![Nora Wompi/Copyright Agency Artwork Kunawarritji this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen, created in 2011-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2014.315_001_0.jpg?itok=0dIY-leW)
Kunawarritji 2011
- WOMPI, Nora - Creator
![© Conrad Tipungwuti/Copyright Agency Artwork Kulama this artwork made of Woodcut on Kozo paper, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.625_001_5.jpg?itok=y5lwYaRT)
Kulama 2010
- TIPUNGWUTI, Conrad - Artist
- GRIBBIN, Jacqueline F - Collaborator
![© Conrad Tipungwuti/Copyright Agency Artwork Kulama this artwork made of Woodcut on Kozo paper, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.626_001_4.jpg?itok=pcJU2EkM)
Kulama 2010
- TIPUNGWUTI, Conrad - Artist
- GRIBBIN, Jacqueline F - Collaborator
![© Conrad Tipungwuti/Copyright Agency Artwork Kulama this artwork made of Woodcut on Kozo paper, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.627_001_5.jpg?itok=bt05qGqU)
Kulama 2010
- TIPUNGWUTI, Conrad - Artist
- GRIBBIN, Jacqueline F - Collaborator
![© Nebo Namatjira/Copyright Agency Artwork West MacDonnell Ranges this artwork made of Watercolour on paper with board backing, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.416_001_5.jpg?itok=E7O17GMC)
West MacDonnell Ranges 2010
- NAMATJIRA, Nebo - Creator
![© Nebo Namatjira/Copyright Agency Artwork West MacDonnell Ranges this artwork made of Watercolour on paper with board backing, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.417_001_4.jpg?itok=NcEH3Fjl)
West MacDonnell Ranges 2010
- NAMATJIRA, Nebo - Creator
![© Benita Clements/Copyright Agency Artwork Kunga's Fried Kanga this artwork made of Watercolour on paper, created in 2020-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.606_001.jpg?itok=95o5LhrK)
Kunga's Fried Kanga 2020
- CLEMENTS, Benita - Creator
![© Benita Clements/Copyright Agency Artwork West MacDonnell's this artwork made of Watercolour on paper, created in 2020-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.607_001.jpg?itok=GQrqll3S)
West MacDonnell's 2020
- CLEMENTS, Benita - Creator
![© Benita Clements/Copyright Agency Artwork MOBWAY this artwork made of Watercolour on paper, created in 2020-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.608_001.jpg?itok=ET21hj7w)
MOBWAY 2020
- CLEMENTS, Benita - Creator
![© Kaylene Whiskey Artwork Working 9 to 5 this artwork made of Water-based enamel on steel road-sign, created in 2022-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2024-07/2023.038.jpg?itok=3DIzDZRC)
Working 9 to 5 2022
- WHISKEY, Kaylene - Creator
![© Timothy Cook/Copyright Agency Artwork Jilamara this artwork made of Screenprint on paper, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.152_001_4.jpg?itok=hpHZbOpM)
Jilamara 2002
- COOK, Timothy - Creator
![© Roy Wiggan Estate Artwork Ilma no. 1 - Tidal rip this artwork made of Wire, wool tailings, house enamel paint in relief on plywood, created in 1995-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1997.014_001_4.jpg?itok=U4bJLOXq)
Ilma no. 1 - Tidal rip 1995
- WIGGAN, Roy - Creator
![The artist Artwork Balmarra, Bullo River this artwork made of Wool and wood, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.023.004_002_3.jpg?itok=1xjtIMEB)
Balmarra, Bullo River 2002
- GRIFFITHS, Alan - Creator
![The artist Artwork Jilamara this artwork made of Gouache on paper, created in 1990-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2009.043_001_3.jpg?itok=1qwAkP5S)
Jilamara 1990
- ORSTO, Maria Josette - Creator
![Pedro Wonaeamirri/Copyright Agency Artwork Kulama this artwork made of Etching, lift ground aquatint in three colours on paper, created in 2000-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.150_001_0.jpg?itok=zmMfBwUM)
Kulama 2000
- WONAEAMIRRI, Pedro - Creator
![Pedro Wonaeamirri/Copyright Agency Artwork Spears this artwork made of Etching, lift ground aquatint in one colour on paper, created in 2000-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.151_001_1.jpg?itok=D2IqtFYt)
Spears 2000
- WONAEAMIRRI, Pedro - Creator
![©Maria Josette Orsto Artwork Untitled this artwork made of Gouache on paper, created in 1990-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.019_001_3.jpg?itok=P0x0hAAv)
Untitled 1990
- ORSTO, Maria Josette - Creator
![©Maria Josette Orsto Artwork Untitled this artwork made of Gouache on paper, created in 1990-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.020_001_4.jpg?itok=297OC_Fu)
Untitled 1990
- ORSTO, Maria Josette - Creator
![Kevin Namatjira/Copyright Agency Artwork Serpentine Gorge this artwork made of Watercolour on paper with board backing, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.348_001.jpg?itok=zsUdP_5M)
Serpentine Gorge 2010
- NAMATJIRA, Kevin - Creator