Jason Murphy (Jinibara)

Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025 - Finalist

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Artist Statement

The ‘Bunya Drop Zone’ poster is an homage to the staple food source that has sustained our people over many generations. Once plentiful from the Sunshine Coast to the Bunya Mountains the gathering for the bumper crop was an opportunity to trade, sort disputes, marriages, share stories through dance and song.

Jason Murphy a Dungidau descendent of the Jinibara is based in Woodford. He draws, prints, wood burns and make video artworks. His artworks comprise of printed geometric interlocking images and digital videos that are influenced by the land and nature. Jason produces colourful & playful works challenging the way the viewer looks at the world. Nature inspired works, mimics a natural experience, capturing the natural landscapes of everyday life and experiences. He has exhibited in group exhibitions in Southeast Qld, Far North Qld and Victoria with a Solo at Qld college of art.