Jonathon Toby grew up on his island home of Gununa. He tragically suffered in a very serious accident as a young man and almost lost his life. He was left unable to care for himself and has spent most of the last twenty years in Charters Towers growing up painting the stories of Mornington Island and visiting now and then to stay in touch with family.

Jonathon has recently returned to live on the island full time and now paints with us at the Art Centre. It is wonderful see Jonathon’s participate as he always wears a big smile on his face and loves to paint and be part of the MIAAC artgang.

Brett Evans, for Jonathon Toby