Keith Wikmunea

Wik & Kugu Arts Centre

Keith Wikmunea was born in 1967 in Aurukun.  He was raised in Aurukun by his parents and speaks Wik-Alken (mother’s side) and Wik-Mungkan (father’s side).

When the freshwater breaks out in the wet season it joins with the creek at Kencherang and connect to the saltwater.  Keith belongs to the Apalech clan from his father’s side. His mother’s side is the Winchanum clan.

As an artist Keith is passionate about passing on his creative and cultural knowledge to future generations. His vision is for Wik and Kugu Arts Centre is to support artists in keeping their practices strong and alive.