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Yinjaa-Barni Art Yinjaa-Barni Art is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation. Yinjaa-barni means ‘staying together’.

Yinjaa-Barni Art is a collective of Aboriginal artists who predominantly belong to the Yindjibarndi language group and whose ancestral homelands surround the Fortescue River and Millstream Tablelands. Based in Roebourne, a small town in Western Australia’s Pilbara region of the north-west of the state, the Yinjaa-Barni artists create deeply personal works of collective memory, rendering the wildflowers, river systems and landforms of their country onto canvas. Yinjaa-Barni artists have exhibited nationally and internationally and have won multiple awards between them, with high profile artists Mr Mack and Allery Sandy both nominated for one of the country’s most prestigious Indigenous art prizes, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, and works by Aileen Sandy, Maudie Jerrold and Mr Mack held by the Art Gallery of Western Australia. For the senior members of the group, art is an important means of expressing and relaying love for their Country, their culture, and the flora of the region. They use this, along with storytelling, as a way of passing on their knowledge to the younger generations, who are rapidly gaining recognition as artists in their own right. Yinjaa-Barni Art Centre would like to acknowledge and thank Rio Tinto for its continuous support over the years.

The Void has been a phenomenal journey and would like to thank all how have connected and supported this monumental exhi...
15/10/2026

The Void has been a phenomenal journey and would like to thank all how have connected and supported this monumental exhibition.

Scroll across to read more about the legacy of The Void.

Thank you to the City of Karratha, Perth Festival, PS Art Space, Wesfarmers Arts, the Government of Western Australia, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Wirlu-Murra Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation, Yindjibarndi Energy, Horizon Power, Rio Tinto and Curtin University for your unwavering support of this project.

Images courtesy of the artist, Chad Peacock Visuals, Jessica Russell Moves and Yinjaa-Barni Art.

Whilst the Cossack Art Awards have wrapped up for another year we have been reflecting on all of the exciting awards and...
10/10/2026

Whilst the Cossack Art Awards have wrapped up for another year we have been reflecting on all of the exciting awards and beautiful works on display.

It was so special to spend time connecting with Jenna whilst she was out at Cossack. Thank you for all the laughs, conversations and beautiful art you created along the way!

Images courtesy of .art, the artists and Yinjaa-Barni Art.

Danii-Rae Wilson has been experimenting with bold, bright colours in her recent works.Continuing to paint her iconic fis...
05/10/2026

Danii-Rae Wilson has been experimenting with bold, bright colours in her recent works.

Continuing to paint her iconic fish and turtles, Danii-Rae has also been exploring the landscapes of the Pilbara Hills and the many goannas beginning to emerge from their winter slumbers.

It’s starting to heat up in the Pilbara! 🔥 Make sure to keep an eye on our online store for more hot-off-the-press works from Danii-Rae and the talented Yinjaa-Barni Artists.

Images courtesy of the artist and Yinjaa-Barni Art.

Whilst the Cossack Art Awards have wrapped up for another year we have been reflecting on all of the exciting awards and...
30/09/2026

Whilst the Cossack Art Awards have wrapped up for another year we have been reflecting on all of the exciting awards and beautiful works on display.

It was so special to spend time connecting with Jenna Pickering whilst she was out at Cossack. Thank you for all the laughs, conversations and beautiful art you created along the way!

Art & images courtesy of .art, the artists and Yinjaa-Barni Art.

We adventured to Sydney Contemporary at the beginning of September to celebrate Allery Sandy’s three prolific works pres...
30/09/2026

We adventured to Sydney Contemporary at the beginning of September to celebrate Allery Sandy’s three prolific works presented with CHALK HORSE Gallery.

During our travels, we were privileged to visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and Artbank, alongside all the exciting events surrounding Sydney Contemporary. It was so exciting to be involved in artist talks, collectors’ events and opening night celebrations.

It was such a special moment in time to connect with new and old friends, celebrate creativity, learning about art from across Australia and internationally.

Yinjaa-Barni Art extends their gratitude to the Government of Western Australia and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport for their support through the Travel and Trade program. This enabled Yinjaa-Barni Art to travel to this important event.

Last week Justina Willis and Yinjaa-Barni Staff had the absolute pleasure of attending Radical Futures - WA Regional Vis...
22/09/2026

Last week Justina Willis and Yinjaa-Barni Staff had the absolute pleasure of attending Radical Futures - WA Regional Visual Arts Summit at John Curtin Gallery!

This included the opening of Radical Futures survey exhibition, drawn from 13 regional exhibitions across WA as part of the Regional Arts Triennial.

Justina’s beautiful work ‘Pilbara Hills’ was included and how special to attend the exhibition in person.

If you’re in Perth make sure to visit John Curtain Gallery to see this dynamic exhibition. 👏

Allery has been painting something new recently in the studio."This work is about Jiirda mina mina, the sacred place on ...
21/09/2026

Allery has been painting something new recently in the studio.

"This work is about Jiirda mina mina, the sacred place on our Country. It is the increasing site for flour. In the early days our ancestor gathered seeds and ground it for flour. There is a sacred area where we find ochre."

This piece will be exhibited this week as part of Colours of our Country 2026, see you there!

Images courtesy of the artist and Yinjaa-Barni Art.

We’ve been painting up a storm in the studio lately!So many new ideas, fresh works and exciting paintings are coming tog...
17/09/2026

We’ve been painting up a storm in the studio lately!

So many new ideas, fresh works and exciting paintings are coming together.

Justina Willis and Melissa Sandy working on their pieces featuring the beautiful Pilbara Hills and the Tide Going Out.

Keep an eye out on our website for all the beautiful new works.

Stay tuned for more from the studio.

Images courtesy of the artists and Yinjaa-Barni Art.

Did you see us on the runway at Country to Couture 2026? Understanding what Jina-Jina means is at the heart of our art, ...
14/09/2026

Did you see us on the runway at Country to Couture 2026?

Understanding what Jina-Jina means is at the heart of our art, culture and connection to Country.

We’re so excited to share more about the story behind Jina-Jina and the incredible artists, ideas and Country that inspire it. More to come soon!

Image credits:
1: Photo by Dylan Bucke. This headpiece worn by Cindy was made with the purple Mulla Mulla flowers which we dried and threaded together with beads and twine. The Purple Mulla Mulla is in abundance during the cooler season on Yindjibarndi Country.
2: Photo by Dylan Buckee, model unknown. This is a silk dress with Marlene Harold’s artwork ‘Early Morning Mist’.
3: Photo by Dylan Buckee. Model Cindy wearing is wearing a silk wrap skirt in Justina Willis artwork ‘Pilbara Wildflowers and Seeds’ These are the Pilbara wildflower's that grow on the ground. Their seeds spread in the Country ready for the next year.

We’ve been going back through the Yinjaa-Barni Art archive and have found some special photos from past workshops, exhib...
10/09/2026

We’ve been going back through the Yinjaa-Barni Art archive and have found some special photos from past workshops, exhibitions and moments together.

It’s been wonderful looking back at the artists, artworks and stories that have shaped Yinjaa-Barni Art over the years.

Did you know we are celebrating 20 years of Yinjaa-Barni Art? Keep an eye out for more memories over the coming months.

Images courtesy of the artists and Yinjaa-Barni Art.

Address

48 Roe Street
Roebourne, WA
6718

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4am

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+61475116199

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