My country, I still call Australia home: Contemporary art from Black Australia

Vernon Ah Kee Kuku Yalanji/Waanyi/Yidinyji/ Guugu Yimithirr peoples QLD b.1967 Annie Ah Kee 2008 180 x 240cm Acc.2012.503 Annie Ah Sam 2008 180 x 240cm Acc.2012.502 p.119 Bella Ami 2008 180 x 240cm Acc.2012.473 Charcoal, crayon and synthetic polymer paint on canvas The James C Sourris, AM , Collection Gift of James C Sourris, AM , through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2012 Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program neither pride nor courage 2006 Charcoal, crayon and synthetic polymer paint on canvas Triptych: 174 x 240cm (each panel) Acc.2007.098a-c The James C Sourris, AM , Collection Gift of James C Sourris, AM , through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2007 Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program p.118 Tall Man 2010 Four-channel digital video installation, 4:3, 11:10 minutes, colour, sound, ed.2/3 Acc.2012.352 Purchased 2012. Queensland Art Gallery p.136 (stills) Michael Aird QLD b.1963 From 'Portraits' series 1988–89 Aboriginal protest gathering 19.2 x 24.4cm Acc.1990.320 Boat with Aboriginal flag sailing on Brisbane River 19.2 x 24.4cm Acc.1990.319 Man sitting on ground with didgeridoo and radio/cassettes 13.8 x 18.7cm Acc.1990.316 Portrait of a child 24.3 x 16.2cm Acc.1990.317 p.187 Three children playing 16.8 x 24.4cm Acc.1990.318 Type C photographs Purchased 1990 with funds from ARCO Coal Australia Inc. through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Tony Albert Girramay people QLD b.1981 Sorry 2008 Found kitsch objects applied to vinyl letters 99 objects: 200 x 510 x 10cm (installed) Acc.2008.384a-uuuu The James C Sourris, AM , Collection Purchased 2008 with funds from James C Sourris through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation p.142 (detail), p.144 Brook Andrew Wiradjuri people NSW b.1970 The Island V 2008 Mixed media on Belgian linen, ed.1/3 250 x 300 x 5cm Acc.2009.004 Purchased 2009 with funds from the Bequest of Grace Davies and Nell Davies through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation p.94 BANUMBIRR (MORNING STAR) POLES A selection of poles is illustrated on pages 40–1 Elcho Island artists Frank Djekula Gupapuyngu people NT 1943–2001 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 196 x 20cm (diam.) Acc.2010.532 Purchased 2010 with funds from the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Diversity Foundation through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, native beeswax, natural pigments 211 x 28cm (diam.) Acc.2010.533 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, feathers, natural pigments 193 x 14cm (diam.) Acc.2010.534 Purchased 2010 with funds raised through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal © Frank Djekula 1998. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney, 2013 Richard Galngadiwuy Djambarrpuyngu people NT b.1940 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 2003 205.5 x 21cm (diam.) Acc.2005.030 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 2003 203.5 x 12cm (diam.) Acc.2005.031 Wood, feathers, bark fibre string, native beeswax with synthetic polymer paint Purchased 2004 © Richard Galngadiwuy 2003. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney, 2013 Richard Gandhuwuy Garrawurra Liyagawumirr people NT b.1940 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1999 Wood, bark fibre string, feathers, natural pigments 110 x 25cm (diam.) Acc.2010.541 Purchased 2010 with funds raised through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal © Richard Gandhuwuy Garrawurra 1999. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney, 2013 David Lakarriny Gurruwiwi Galpu people NT b.1957 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1997 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, native beeswax 129 x 15cm (diam.) Acc.2010.528 Purchased 2010 with funds from Margaret Mittelheuser, AM , and Cathryn Mittelheuser, AM , through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1999 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, native beeswax, natural pigments, synthetic polymer paint 207 x 15cm (diam.) Acc.2010.257 Purchased 2010 with funds from Gadens Lawyers through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal © David Lakarriny Gurruwiwi. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney, 2013 Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi Galpu people NT b.1942 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1995 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, native beeswax, natural pigments 170 x 17cm (diam.) Acc.2010.500 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) c.1995 Wood, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 202 x 16cm (diam.) Acc.2010.499 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) c.1995 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments, synthetic polymer paint 183 x 16cm (diam.) Acc.2010.496 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) c.1995 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments, synthetic polymer paint 191 x 19cm (diam.) Acc.2010.512 Purchased 2010 with funds from the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Diversity Foundation through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) c.1995–2008 187 x 13cm (diam.) Acc.2010.252 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) c.1995–2008 199 x 14cm (diam.) Acc.2010.254 Wood, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments Purchased 2010 with funds from Gadens Lawyers through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 143 x 17cm (diam.) Acc.2010.497 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 180 x 28cm (diam.) Acc.2010.498 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments, synthetic polymer paint Purchased 2010 with funds from the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Diversity Foundation through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 196 x 35cm (diam.) Acc.2010.251 Purchased 2010 with funds from Gadens Lawyers through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments, synthetic polymer paint 173 x 25cm (diam.) Acc.2010.494 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments, synthetic polymer paint 143 x 24cm (diam) Acc.2010.495 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 160 x 21cm (diam.) Acc.2010.501 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 190 x 30cm (diam.) Acc.2010.505 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, synthetic polymer paint 213 x 38cm (diam.) Acc.2010.506 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, synthetic polymer paint 187 x 20cm (diam.) Acc.2010.507 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 191 x 19cm (diam.) Acc.2010.508 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 169 x 23cm (diam.) Acc.2010.509 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1998 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 186 x 25cm (diam.) Acc.2010.510 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1999 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 192 x 28cm (diam.) Acc.2010.502 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1999 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments 193 x 35cm (diam.) Acc.2010.503 Purchased 2010 with funds from the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Diversity Foundation through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 1999 Wood, bark fibre string, cotton thread, feathers, natural pigments, synthetic polymer paint 155 x 37cm (diam.) Acc.2010.253 Purchased 2010 with funds from Gadens Lawyers through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Appeal Banumbirr (Morning Star string) 2000 Bark fibre string with feathers 10 x 14 x 610cm Acc.2008.271 Purchased 2008 with funds from Margaret Mittelheuser, AM , and Cathryn Mittelheuser, AM , through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 2003 184.5 x 14cm (diam.) Acc.2005.024 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 2003 142 x 16cm (diam.) Acc.2005.025 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 2003 207.5 x 17.5cm (diam.) Acc.2005.026 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 2003 184 x 12cm (diam.) Acc.2005.027 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 2003 207 x 17cm (diam.) Acc.2005.028 Wood, feathers, bark fibre string, native beeswax with synthetic polymer paint Purchased 2004 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 2003 Wood, bark fibre string, feathers, native beeswax with natural pigments 186 x 30cm (diam.) Acc.2004.227 Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) 2003 Wood, bark fibre string, feathers, native beeswax with natural pigments 189 x 32cm (diam.) Acc.2004.228 Catalogue of works All works are in the Collection of the Queensland Art Gallery unless otherwise noted. 175 174