Injalak Art Centre
Description
Injalak Art Centre is an arts centre in the community of Gunbalanya in West Arnhem Region, where local artists create traditional and contemporary works. The site sits next to Injalak Hill, a sandstone formation covered with rock paintings thousands of years old that depict animals, hunting scenes, and daily life.
History
The arts centre was founded in 1989 and is owned by Aboriginal people to support their traditions and culture. The rock paintings at Injalak Hill extend back thousands of years and show how local peoples passed on their knowledge and history through images.
Culture
The arts centre is a place where Bininj artists create their work and share stories tied to the land and their ancestors. The creations produced here reflect connections to Dreaming stories and the strong relationships shaped by clan and skin group systems.
Practical
Visits require permission from Traditional Owners, and guided tours run in the mornings lasting about three hours with a maximum of ten people per tour. The terrain is natural and best explored in walking shoes, carrying water and taking care on rocky paths, especially on steeper sections.
Did you know?
The name Injalak means 'shelter' in the Kunwinjku language, and the centre has served as a safe space for artists to express creativity and keep knowledge alive since its founding. A distinctive art style here is X-ray painting, which shows the insides of animals like organs and bones to convey traditional knowledge about nature.
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