Gordon Barney Gija, b. 1945
35 3/8 x 35 3/8 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. Gordon became known as a skilled horsebreaker and buckjumper (rodeo rider). When he 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.
We acknowledge the Traditional Bunurong Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and seas on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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