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Doris Gingingara

Doris Gingingara

Doris Gingingara was born in 1946 at Maningrida, an Aboriginal community in Arnhem land, in the Northern Territory.

Collections
Artbank, Sydney
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
Art Gallery of West Australia, Perth
Flinders University Art Museum, Adelaide

Doris Gingingaraspent her childhood in the traditional way learning the skills required of the women in her tribal group, Barada. When she was a little girl she was taken by Mimi spirits and put into a tree to be taught about basket weaving and net making. Mimis are important figures in the culture of Arnhem Land Aborigines and are often depicted in bark paintings as long thin humans.

The inspiration for her art comes from childhood experiences, events from everyday experiences, events from everyday life, the things she sees around the bush, Dreaming totems, sacred places and the ceremonial traditions of her people, She also draws on locations around Mt. Magnet, the outback mining town where she now lives. All Doris’ work conveys the intricate detail of the world seen from an Aboriginal woman’s perspective, exploring the complex relationship of the artist and the natural world.

She uses a range of rich ochre colours from warm pinks and yellows to burnt reds and deep browns. These are often contrasted with bright blues, greens and purples, The total effect of her work is of a warm harmony of colours created in very intricate patterns.
The art of Doris Gingingara has been described as the most exciting trend in current Australian art – the blend of traditional Aboriginal culture with contemporary materials and expression.

Bibliography
Aboriginal Artists of Western Austalia, [n.d] – [folios of works and bibliographies] Aboriginal Education Resources unit, Western Australia – Wroth, D.,1990, ‘Doris Gingingara’ Special Double Issue Artlink 10 (1&2 18.(C).
 
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