Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Catalogue
This art catalogue showcases works created by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees within the Alexander Maconcohie Centre.
The sale of detainee artworks is handled in accordance with the Art and Craft Policy 2019, the Detainee Art and Craft Operating Procedure 2022, and the Detainee Banking Policy 2025, with prices set by the artist.
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Connections to Country II
This is another painting depicting the connection Aboriginal people have to
country, and the divinity of land and sea. The images show our hunters and highlights some of the traditional hunting methods used.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 900mm (set of 3)
Sale Price: $4500 | Artwork ID: IDA399
Emu Totem
This painting tells the story of a warrior who has come out of his cave to teach the young fellas how to hunt emu, but the emu has outsmarted him and coming at him from behind.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 900mm
Sale Price: $1200 | Artwork ID: IDA402
Aura of a Rainbow Serpent-Purple
This artwork shows how the Rainbow Serpent slithers and glides across the land creating the rivers which feed the plants and animals that sustain us.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 900mm (set of 3)
Sale Price: $2500 | Artwork ID: IDA405
Bogong Moth Hatching
This is the journey of the Bogong Moth from hatching to adulthood. Our mob ate this moth and it gave us a protein boost.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 900mm
Sale Price: $400 | Artwork ID: IDA408
Connection to Country III
This is another painting depicting the connection Aboriginal people have to Country, and the Divinity of Land and Sea. The images show our hunters and highlights some of the
traditional hunting methods used.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 900mm (set of 3)
Sale Price: $4000 | Artwork ID: IDA411
More than Money
The $2.00 coin - paying homage to Gwoya Jungarai who survived one of the last massacres. He is looking over his Land, demonstrating the resilience of our People.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 900mm
Sale Price: $600 | Artwork ID: IDA412
Pink Cockatoo II
The Pink Cockatoo, native to here, protecting the eggs in the nest.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 900mm
Sale Price: $650 | Artwork ID: IDA413
Circle of Life and Death
Circle of Life and Death of the echidna represents the path of life and death of the echidna from birth. The Honey ants as a border represent the food giving nourishment. There is a pathway to three meeting places on the top.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 600mm
Sale Price: $450 | Artwork ID: IDA427
Goanna
Creating this artwork makes me feel proud to be Aboriginal and proud of my Culture.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 450mm x 450mm
Sale Price: $250 | Artwork ID: IDA437
Water Flowing
Showing water current in dot form.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 600mm
Sale Price: $300 | Artwork ID: IDA441
Dreamtime
The Emu and the Goanna are hunting for food, meeting at the campfire, the meeting place in the middle.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 600mm
Sale Price: $300 | Artwork ID: IDA443
River Connecting Places
As the River flows, it connects my people and brings life with it.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 370mm x 490mm
Sale Price: $250 | Artwork ID: IDA445
Ancient Flames
This painting describes a small clan meeting and a large clan meeting in the Dreamtime with a wave of Ancient Flames between them at the meeting.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 450mm x 450mm
Sale Price: $300 | Artwork ID: IDA446
Turtle Family
For all time, turtles have swum through our great oceans keeping family together.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 400mm x 500mm and 300mm Round.
Sale Price: $200.00 for 2 pieces or $150 for canvas and $50.00 for clock. | Artwork ID: IDA462
Dreamtime Animals
Looking at the stars and seeing all the animals in our Dreamtime.
Medium: Acrylic - rolled canvas
Art Size: 650mm x 530mm
Sale Price: $100 | Artwork ID: IDA463
The Hot Sun reflecting on Turquoise Water
My recreation of a hot summers' day. As you look at the beautiful turquoise coloured water you can see the hot sun's reflection.
Medium: Acrylic - stretched canvas
Art Size: 600mm x 600mm
Sale Price: $300 | Artwork ID: IDA464
My Fight against the Odds
This painting symbolises the fight to keep my family together strong and healthy.
Medium: Acrylic - rolled canvas
Art Size: 640mm x 540mm
Sale Price: $150 | Artwork ID: IDA465
Starry Night Sky
Starry Night Sky
Medium: Acrylic - rolled canvas
Art Size: 540mm x 460mm
Sale Price: $600 | Artwork ID: IDA466