Franck Gohier is a nationally recognised printmaker, painter, sculptor and artist who has impacted the lives of Indigenous artists in numerous communities throughout Arnhem Land, Central Australia, the Tiwi Islands and the Kimberley.
In 1996, he established an art program at Berrimah Prison with the Northern Territory Correctional Services and 24HR Art. Run under the Ending Offending program, select Indigenous inmates were taught art skills by guest Indigenous elders both as therapy and skill building for life. The program’s success led to a similar initiative at Alice Springs Prison.
The same year Franck founded Red Hand Prints, teaching Aboriginal artists printmaking and collaborating on limited edition prints and projects. It’s given local artists the opportunity to express their culture and stories through printmaking and offered economic development opportunities.
Franck’s works are featured in multiple galleries including the National Gallery of Australia, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.