Name: Gregory Salt
Biography:
My name is Greg Salt, I started painting when I was very young and have continued to paint throughout my life. I also do wood carving and make 3D objects that are cast in Bronze.
I work four days per week at Yalanji Arts and I `am keen to continue developing my art making skills. I have taken part in many workshops including printmaking, ceramics and textiles.
My artwork is inspired by stories told by my Elders and has been exhibited at various exhibitions since 2011.
Ngawiya (Sea Turtle) In the past, sea turtles were an important food source for Kuku Yalanji people. Only men were allowed to hunt them. The men were also responsible for cooking them in a ground Read more…
Kirbaji (Dugong) Kirbaji (Dugong) is an Ancestral Spirit Being (Totem) that I inherited it from my mother’s side. It is my Totem. The dugong was also an important food source for my ancestors. Only men Read more…
Yinjul (Rainforest Parrot) The rainforest parrot is a very important totem (spirit being) for all Kuku Yalanji clan groups. Cultural knowledge of this spirit being has been passed down from generation to generation. The rainforest Read more…