Gracie Green

Grace Green was born in Billaluna Station in 1949. Her parents came from the desert in the 30’s or 40’s from country called Kartamarnti. She later grew up at Balgo mission, where she attended school, and during the school holidays her family would tell her stories of how they lived off the land. In this way she also learnt the dreamtime stories of her mother’s and father’s country, and it makes her happy that she can paint these stories. “I always tell my children about their grandmother and grandfather Country, and now my daughter is following in my footsteps.”

Gracie’s artwork is a delicate reflection of the landscapes she grew up in. She particularly enjoys painting the flowers and colours of country. Her stories reflect the lives of women and children and the processes of survival, collecting bush tucker and walking through country at different seasonal times. Another main story she holds is that of the moon dreaming which features in many of her works previously exhibited.

Exhibited by Gallery Partners

Tandanya, Adelaide

Tunbridge, Perth

Bridget McDonnell, Melbourne

Dreaming Festival, Adelaide

Mossenson Gallery, Melbourne

Aboriginal Contemporary, Sydney