By Abbey Cannan
Gaiungan Gallery owner and artist Peter Mu-raay Djeripi Mulcahy is set to turn heads at Tewantin Bendigo Bank with his exhibition running until Friday 9 December.
This accomplished aboriginal artist is committed to culture while his signature fine lines, exquisite attention to detail, and deep and stirring stories continue to set him apart.
The Gamilaroi man has been a cultural teacher and professional artist for close to 30 years, where his work has been sold both nationally and internationally since 1995.
Mu-raay Djeripi’s passion is infectious, and at the heart of all he paints, writes, and speaks, is a desire to reach his audience with knowledge gained from elders and spirit.
“The work at the Bendigo bank is a full selection of the diverse works that are created in and hang at my Gaiungan Gallery and fine art studio,” Mu’raay said.
“The works displayed vary from ancient dreaming stories (the becoming of all things), traditionally based works from my Gamilaroi country, contemporary works with deep aspects on the spiritual, ethical, morals, and finally works on roles, historical and ecological value.
“My works signify the beliefs of my people and my own learnings from a multitude of great elders.”
Mu’raay said his work is hugely story based.
“Standing in front of each, there could be a 30 minute explanation experience in its depth, lineage, and it’s absolute significance in our world today,” he said.
“I hope people will see these works through new eyes, understanding they are more than Aboriginal fine art works, but in fact, stories of humanity from a time when humanity remembered itself.
“To hear, listen, know and understand (Winanga-li) these old ways, adds to us all a new but existing ancient depth of what it is to be an Australian.”
Located at Shop 11b Tewantin Plaza, 113 Poinciana Ave, Gaiungan Gallery will soon be celebrating its second birthday in early 2023.
“I am currently awash with commissions from individuals, businesses and institutions requesting their individual stories pictorially be told, in a way I have coined Australian Aboriginal hieroglyphics,” Mu-raay said.
Anybody interested in a purchase of these works can call Mu-raay Djeripi on 0401 742 678, visit gaiungangallery.com.au or simply pop into the gallery across the road when in attendance.
Visit Tewantin Noosa Community Bank to check out the exhibition until 9 December at 114 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.
