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JANBAL GALLERY is more than just an Aboriginal art gallery - it is a true Aboriginal Experience - 100% owned and operated by Australian Aboriginals.
Mary and Binna, Janbal Gallery co-owners invite you to come and browse, enjoy and share in an authentic Aboriginal art experience.
Binna, our artist in residence, is a local Kuku Yalanji man from the Mossman region. He is passionate about sharing his culture, dreamtime stories and visual interpretations of these with those who are interested.
Binna has a severe hearing disability, and although he can lip read extremely well, he has not and will not let this interfere with his passion to share his Aboriginal culture.
After spending time with Binna you will be able to see and understand some of the aspects of Kuku Yalanji culture that is reflected in his paintings and gifts.
Authentic Aboriginal Art and artefacts from Far North Queensland as well as other acclaimed Australian Aboriginal Artists are on show at the Gallery.
Come and visit our Gallery and learn about the DREAMTIME, animals and stories of country of the Aboriginal people of the Mossman region.
ABORIGINAL ART CLASSES:
Create your own Aboriginal masterpiece to take home, with Binna as your tutor. While learning about the Kuku Yalanji history and culture, local Aboriginal Artist – Binna will show you the intricate detail and designs used in the art of the Kuku Yalanji.
A two hour art class, all your art supplies and tuition included. |