Passing The Torch Exhibition

15 February – 18 March 2023

GIRRINGUN ABORIGINAL ART CENTRE

Celebrating the influence and legacy of the Murray sisters on the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, this exhibition presents significant stylistic examples from the Girringun canon alongside new ceramics by Art Centre artists.

Ninney Murray, Emily Murray and Sally Murray, are traditional knowledge holders amongst the Jirrbal and Girramay people. Through their creative practices, and by preserving the values, customs, and traditional cultural practices; the sisters have led the way for intergenerational transfer of cultural knowledge.

Collectively, over time, these artists have produced a significant body of work, depicting their connection to Country and portraying inherited stories. Consisting of paintings, ceramics and weavings, this exhibition pays homage to respected Elders Ninney, Emily and Sally in recognition of their continuing contribution to the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre.

Passing the Torch will be shown alongside a collection of new ceramics from current emerging and established Girringun artists, created in response to the influence of the three sisters and their ancestral knowledge.

Top image (from left to right): Bunyaydinyu Buni Bagu, ceramic by Ninney Murray; Bagu ceramic by Sally Murray; Middi Bunyaydinyu Bagu, ceramic by Sally Murray; Bagu ceramic by Ninney Murray; Bagu, ceramic by Emily Niganday Murray; Bunyaydinyu Bagu, ceramic by Ninney Murray; Bagu, ceramic by Emily Niganday Murray