Status: Stock
Name: Ethel Murray
Language: Girramay
Biography:
Ethel Murray is a Girramay woman, based in Cardwell, North Queensland.
She is an award winning painter and ceramicist, creating one of a kind Bigin bowls and Bagu sculptures. As a contemporary artist, Ethel’s work is bright, fresh and reflects her vibrant environment. Despite her modern style, Ethel pays homage to her roots, often opting for a traditional colour palette. With a love for Native wildlife, Ethel’s work frequently features birds and other animals - becoming her trademark style. Her work showcases her immense talent and exquisite eye for design.
Ethel has honourably received The Cairns Airport Innovation Award (Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, CIAF 2019) and The Strand of Ephemera (Townsville Artistic Excellence Award).
Middi Bagu Based on the traditional fire making implements of the Girringun rainforest Aboriginal people, the artists have created artworks made from clay, timber and string to evoke the spirit of the old people. Traditionally, Read more…
Status: Stock Girringun Snap Children’s Card Game 48 Playing cards for snap or memory games. Includes artwork of sugar cane, native birds and fish. A colourful selection of artworks from North Queensland artists. Play matching Read more…
