Jan Gunjaka Griffiths

Jan Baljagil Griffiths is a dedicated and prolific multi-disciplinary artist primarily working across painting, ceramics and poetry.  Her work explores personal family narratives linked to cultural heritage and truth-telling.

“I was born in Kununurra and I went to school in Broome.  I started painting at Waringarri Arts in 2015 to carry on the stories of my parents, Peggy and Alan Griffiths – the cultural stories that were handed down to them and now to me.  Both my parents are famous Kimberley artists, but most importantly, they are my traditional teachers.  I also keep our tradition alive and hand down the stories of our ancestors about how our country came to be, to the next generation and for the generations to come.  I do this with great pride and honour.  I am a multi-disciplinary artist and my art practice involves paintings, poetry, ceramics and couture fashion. ”

Jan has exhibited extensively and presented ceramic demonstrations at galleries and festivals in Australia and the United States.