BJ Murphy is a Yinibara culture man with ancestral connections to KabiKabi and Kuku Yalanji countries. BJ is passionate about teaching and living his culture, he is a prestigious contemporary Aboriginal Artist who takes inspiration from his country in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Queensland Australia.
BJ is both a visual artist, curator, song man and activist who is dedicated to the continuation of his Yinibara culture. Through his paintings, carvings, wood burnings, songs, and curatorial work, BJ holds a deep responsibility to his culture and the representation of stories that have been passed down to him by his family. His unique style mixes both traditional and contemporary forms and concepts.
BJ’s cultural work continues to inspire his people. Since dedicating his life to culture he has progressed with a strength that matches the love and passion he has for his country and family. Bj is a dedicated artist and cultural man who is an ever growing asset to Australian Contemporary Indigenous Art.
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