{"id":87,"date":"2026-03-19T08:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neerkaboriginalcreations.com\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:21:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:21:32","slug":"87-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neerkaboriginalcreations.com\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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NEERK ABORIGINAL CREATIONS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Purpose<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Culture Strong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contemporary Aboriginal Art | Cultural Design | Bespoke Creative Works<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to NEERK Aboriginal Creations, the diverse creative studio of Multi-Awardee | ‘QEII Silver Jubilee Queens Trust Awardee’ Uncle John Smith-Gumbula, a contemporary WakkaWakka artist, cultural ambassador and creative innovator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uncle John\u2019s work reflects over four decades of artistic practice, cultural storytelling, and Indigenous knowledge expressed through contemporary art, sculpture and architectural design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each artwork carries connection to Country, culture, and spirit, translating ancient stories into modern creative expressions for collectors, private clients, public spaces and architectural environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Creative Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Uncle John Smith-Gumbula is a highly respected Indigenous Cultural Ambassador, Senior Indigenous Affairs leader, and Bespoke Creative Innovator with over 40 years of professional and cultural practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uncle John’s creative work spans:
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\u2022 Fine Art
\u2022 Public Art Installations
\u2022 Cultural Architectural Design
\u2022 Sculptural Works
\u2022 Glass and Metal Art Features
\u2022 Custom Furniture Creations
\u2022 Limited Edition Collections<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His work is distinguished by the ability to translate ancient Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural storytelling and lived experience into contemporary artistic and architectural environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COMMISSIONS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Uncle John works closely with private collectors, architects, developers and government organisations to create bespoke contemporary Indigenous artworks and cultural design installations. Each project is carefully developed through consultation to ensure the work is culturally respectful, meaningful and visually impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact NEERK Aboriginal Creations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For artwork purchases, commissions or creative collaborations, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uncle John Smith-Gumbula
NEERK Aboriginal Creations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website:
www.neerkaboriginalcreations.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email:
info@neerkaboriginalcreations.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Neerk Aboriginal Creations respectfully acknowledges the First Nations as the original stewards and custodians of these ancient lands on which we live and work. We honour Elders past and present, and give thanks to the land, sky, and waters that sustain us. We are committed to walking forward together in the spirit and strength of reconciliation, grounded in respect, unity, and shared purpose for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a9 Copyright Neerk 2026 – All Rights Reserved<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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