Gordon Barney Gija, b. 1945
47 1/4 x 74 3/4 in
This painting shows Gordon's country - Birnoo Country (Alice Downs
Station). Birnoo is Gordon’s mother’s country. Gordon mustered cattle
all throughout this country for many years - the way his father taught
him to.
He became known as a skilled horsebreaker and buckjumper
(rodeo rider). When Gordon worked as a stockman, he would often carry
with him a saddle bag for his ochre collection. At the end of his
mustering stint, he would have a bagful of ochres that he sourced from
riding through his country. He often paints the hills of Birnoo, which connects his to his mother’s country.
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