IMAGE GALLERY

In the past decade a talented cluster of artists has emerged from the geographical edge of Australia to excite the art world and gain international attention.

Octogenarian Sally Gabori, who painted her first picture when she visited the Mornington Island Arts and Craft Centre in 2005, is having sell-out shows across Australia and in 2008 her work was acquired by the prestigious Musée du Quai Branly in Paris.

Queensland’s urban Indigenous artists are recognised among the elite of Australia’s contemporary artists with Judy Watson, Gordon Bennett and Vernon Ah Kee highly sought after by collectors worldwide. Meanwhile emerging art stars such as Tony Albert, Alick Tipoti and Samantha Hobson of the Lockhart River Art Gang are building an impressive resume of Australian and overseas exhibitions and gallery acquisitions.

	Roderick Yunkaporta, Kee-uuyang (Echidna), 2008. Ochres with acrylic binder on milkwood, 23 x 56 x 28 cm. Courtesy Andrew Baker Art Dealer and the artist. Photography Mick Richards. Roderick Yunkaporta works out of the Wik and Kugu Art Centre in Aurukun, Far North Queensland.
	Mirdidingkingat hi Juwarnda Sally Gabori Dibirdibi Country, 2OO8. Synthetic polymer paint on linen, 2OO cm x 6OO cm. Purchased 2OO8 with funds from Margaret Mittelheuser, am, and Cathryn Mittelheuser, AM, through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation. Collection: Queensland Art Gallery. Courtesy Mornington Island Arts and Craft, Queensland, Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, Australia and the artist. Photograph Chris Groenhout. Sally Gabori is from Bentick Island, Far North Queensland.
	Lisa Michl, Ko-manggen, Kokoberrin Language Group, Central West Coast Cape York Peninsula Queensland, Same But Different II, 2006. Satin polymer paint on canvas, 116.7 x 66.7cm. Art work and photograph courtesy Cairns Regional Gallery Collection and the artist.
	Garry Namponan, Ku, (yellow camp dog) 2006. Acrylic and natural ochres on milkwood. Private collection. Photograph Michael Marzik

	Ron Yunkaporta, Thuuth Thaa'munth (Law Poles) 2006. Ochres with acrylic binder on cottontree wood, bush string, ibis feathers, six law poles, largest 167 x 25 x 25cm. Photography Mick Richards.
	Joel Ngallametta, Thap Yongk (Law Poles) 2006. Ochres with acrylic binder on milkwood, six law poles, largest 184 x 33 x 33cm. Photography Mick Richards.

	Alick Tipoti, Malu Lag A Daaparau Zugubal 2007. Linocut. 105 cm x 220 cm *Art work and photograph courtesy The Australian Art Print Network and the artist. Alick Tipoti is from Badu Island in the Torres Strait, Queensland.



	Craig Koomeeta Ku’ (Camp dog), 2OO8. Ochres with acrylic binder on milk wood, 45 cm x 64 cm x 16 cm. Courtesy Andrew Baker Art Dealer and the artist. Photograph Mick Richards. Craig Koomeeta works out of the Wik and Kugu Art Centre in Aurukun, Far North Queensland.
	Craig Koomeeta, Craig Koometa and UAP Crocodile. Photo by A Higgins for Artisan. Craig works out of the Wik and Kugu Art Centre in Aurukun, Far North Queensland.
	David Bell, Yik (Swamp Hen), 2008. Acrylic paint on milkwood, 46 x 34 x 17 cm. Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane. Photo: Mick Richards. David Bell works out of the Wik and Kugu Art Centre in Aurukun.
	Dennis Nona, Ubirikubiri of the Awailau Kasa, 2007. Sculpture 122cm H x 144cm W x 365cm L. Art work and photograph courtesy The Australian Art Print Network and the artist. Dennis Nona is from Badu Island in the Torres Strait, Queensland.


	Fiona Omeenyo, Two Big Clan, 2007. Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy Andrew Baker Art Dealer and the artist. Photography Mick Richards. Fiona Omeenyo is a member of the Lockhart River Art Gang from Far North Queensland.

	Joel Sam Thulup (Stingray) Linoprint. Collection: Kickarts Contemporary Arts. Courtesy Djumbunji Press KickArts Fine Art Printmaking 2OO8.

	Billy Missi Sapur Ka Kanaik (detail), 2OO6. Linoprint 693 mm x 995 mm. Art work courtesy Djumbunji Press KickArts Fine Art Printmaking and the artist. Collection: KickArts Contemporary Arts, Cairns.
	Tony Albert Girramay people. Sorry 2OO8. Found kitsch objects applied to vinyl letters. 99 objects: 2OO cm x 51O cm x 1O cm. The James C. Sourris Collection. Purchased 2OO8 with funds from James C. Sourris through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation. Collection: Queensland Art Gallery. Courtesy Jan Manton Art and the artist.
	Susie Pascoe Small Stones and Long River Below 2OO8. Acrylic paint on canvas, 177 cm x 153 cm. Courtesy Andrew Baker Art Dealer and the artist. Photograph Mick Richards. Susie Pascoe is a member of the Lockhart River 'Old Girls'.