Janbal Aboriginal Art Gallery

Janbal Aboriginal Art Gallery painting workshops caters for everyone, from individuals, children, families, couples, education groups and tour groups.
As well as learning about Aboriginal ochre paints, Indigenous art history and painting techniques, Binna will tell you stories about traditional bush foods, construction materials and medicines.

Culture Connect offers a wide range of tours that visits Janbal aboriginal art gallery, from dedicated half day tours to multi-day tours that incorporate a full experience at the gallery.

A Brief BioBRIAN “BINNA” SWINDLEY

Known to his friends as “Binna”, Brian Swindley is a renowned Aboriginal artist passionate about sharing his knowledge, Dreamtime stories and creative visual interpretations of Kuku Yalanji life with people who seek a deeper, more personal understanding of Australian Aboriginal culture.

His work is inspired by Kuku Yalanji country; its animals, Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforests. Binna’s contemporary style combines traditional Aboriginal techniques, concepts and stories that have been handed down within his family for generations with modern mixed media and textured finishes to create stunning original art works that have been sought after by private clients and collectors from all over the world.

visitors sitting with binna from Janbal gallery

Aboriginal Art Daintree Rainforest & Wildlife

FULL DAY
Cairns & Port Douglas Return
Enjoy a personalised cultural experience with your own private guide and vehicle. Paint your own canvas with Aboriginal artist, explore the Daintree rainforest and wildlife.

Binna Swindley painting with guests at Janbal Art Gallery

Daintree Aboriginal Art & Survival

2 DAYS
Cairns & Port Douglas Return
Discover the survival skills of the Kuku Yalanji people. Explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and create your own art piece with an Aboriginal artist.