ETHEL MURRAY - Girringun Art Centre | 'Kingfisher' | Linen tea towel

"I like painting a lot of birds – I picked him, the kingfisher, out because he is short and round and its like he has a cap on.  I see him there at home on the power line with two or three others – they must be his family – they are there all the time in the mornings and afternoon.  Mostly they are there watching our lawn for our insects. He mostly hunts alone – he likes being by himself." - Ethel Murray

100% linen tea towel featuring a screen printed artwork 'Jabiru' by contemporary artist Ethel Murray.

Established in 2008, the Girringun Art Centre is home to multi-award winning artists and craftsmen.

Located in Cardwell, Queensland, Girringun represents artists from nine Traditional Owner Groups: the Nywaigi, Gugu Badhan, Warrgamay, Warungnu, Bandjin, Girramay, Gulngay, Jirrbal and Djiru people.

The traditional country of these groups covers some 25,000 square kilometres of country in the state’s far-North. Objects from this country are significantly different from those of much of the rest of Australia. Weaving is done by both men and women, and the diversity of resources between land and sea have resulted in a vast array of implements being crafted for use.

A living functioning art centre, it is not unusual to see artists in the workshop developing new work and honing their craft. The stories and environments of this ancient culture are being transformed daily into visual images and designs by weavers, painters, potters, textile artists, and makers of traditional objects.

These artists bring to life the unique cultural story and expression of the distinctive Aboriginal rainforest art traditions and culture of the Girringun region, to share with the world.

ETHEL MURRAY - Girringun Art Centre | 'Kingfisher' | Linen tea towel