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This painting has many layers of built-up acrylics with a high-quality varnish and painted sides it comes with a wire stretc…
This painting has many layers of built-up acrylics with a high-quality varnish and painted sides i… — shown in a room setting
This painting has many layers of built-up acrylics with a high-quality varnish and painted sides it comes with a wire stretc…
This painting has many layers of built-up acrylics with a high-quality varnish and painted sides it comes with a wire stretc…
This painting has many layers of built-up acrylics with a high-quality varnish and painted sides it com… — artist's signature
This painting has many layers of built-up acrylics with a high-quality varnish and painted sides it comes with a… — edge view
This painting has many layers of built-up acrylics with a high-quality varnish and painted sides it comes with a wi… — detail
This painting has many layers of built-up acrylics with a high-quality varnish and painted sides it comes wi… — shown hanging
Painting by Cynthia Farr Baruŋgam 253 Artwork Sold

THE WHALES JOURNEY THE AWAKENING 10

Mixed Media, Canvas, Ready to hang

19.7in (W) x 23.6in (H) x 0.8in (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity
$770
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Artwork Description

This painting has many layers of built-up acrylics with a high-quality varnish and painted sides it comes with a wire stretched across the back and the canvas on the backside is taped up with protective paper also with a certificate of authenticity with is adhered to the back of the artwork
“We look to the “Morning Star, the first light, and remember Baiyami and Gyian the Whale’s journey from the Mirrabooka (the Milky Way) to spread the kinship system among all living things - as Baiyami descended upon the empty land he crushed the mountain of Yango and suddenly a light appeared in the eastern sky, it was the birth of the Morning Star” (Darkinjung ElderGavi Duncan)The new world was born then Baiyami said to Gyian, "This will be your Dreaming place. You shall reign over these lands and waters, my friend. Your kin will forever live in these sacred realms on Earth. Go and give what I have given to you, the kinship of life. Gyian went into the lands taking with him the spirit of Baiyami.
Baiyami ascended back to the Mirrabooka. During the Dreamtime period, Gyian intermingled with other creatures, passing on the Laws of Baiyami. He later changed form from a bird of the land to live as he does today in the ocean as a whale. This was the birth of Gyian on Earth.

Artist Bio
Photo of Cynthia Farr Baruŋgam
Cynthia Farr Baruŋgam 823 artworks | 229 Sold

Artist Statement
I was born in Cunnamulla, a small town in southwestern Queensland, on the edge of Barunggam Country. My yumba—my traditional home—is the land of the Barunggam people, who, for thousands of years, have walked gently on this Country as part of the Wakka Wakka language group. Our connection to the Darling Downs runs deep, shared with neighbouring clans like the Keinjan, Giabal, Jarowair, Bigambal, Kambuwal, and Jagara—each with their own sacred stories, songs, and traditions.

As an Aboriginal artist, my work is more than a visual experience—it is a spiritual practice, a cultural responsibility, and a personal journey. My inspiration comes from the land, from our Dreaming, and from the teachings of my wise grandad. Through him, I learned that painting is not about aesthetics—it’s about storytelling. Every line, every dot, every colour carries emotion, memory, and meaning.

I do not paint to follow trends or fit into boxes. I paint from feeling and truth. My art is a language—spoken through ochre tones, deep blues, and patterns shaped by the rhythm of Country. It is how I honour my ancestors, how I keep our stories alive, and how I share our culture with the world.

Each piece I create is a declaration:
This is who I am. This is where I come from. This is my story.

Through my work, I hope to offer a glimpse into the soul of Barunggam Country, to connect others with the strength, beauty, and resilience of Aboriginal culture. My art is a tribute to the generations who walked before me—and a message to the generations still to come.