About the artist

Name: Laurence Gibson
Language: Kuku Yalanji
Community: Mossman

Laurence Gibson was inspired to become an artist by his mother, who used to paint at home. He was encouraged to join Yalanji Arts by his partner Vanessa Cannon and he now creates line drawings on ceramics (sgrafitto) and for printing on textiles and paper,

His totem is the Cassowary, which was bestowed upon him by his Grandfather; it is one of the main subjects that he paints along with echidna, dugong, barramundi, scrub fowl, and brush turkey. Laurence aims to pass his knowledge onto younger generations.

About Yalanji Arts

Yalanji Arts is a 100% Aboriginal owned art centre located in the Mossman Gorge Aboriginal community. The centre specialises in screen printed textiles, handcrafted ceramics and prints on paper, with all works celebrating the culture and deep respect, knowledge and connection to the richly diverse rainforest and ocean environments of Kuku Yalanji Country. 

Care instructions

Gentle wash only in cool water. Do not soak, bleach, rub, wring or tumble dry. Line dry in shade. Warm iron on reverse. Do not dry clean.