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Gatjidja
This artwork is about gatjidja, and the big bull-dog ant nest.
Categories: Kaiela Arts Shepparton
Kaiela Arts Shepparton
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Small gum leaf plate
Name: Brett Wilson
Language: Yorta Yorta
Biography:
I am an Aboriginal artist of Yorta Yorta descent from Echuca.
I started painting around the age of 8 (self-taught). A few years down the track my passion led me to Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, Echuca Campus to study Certificate I, II and III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts. The course helped with the cost of materials and gave me the opportunity to try different mediums.
This led me to become a Trainer after receiving my Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, with the opportunity to then deliver Certificate I and II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts which was amazing.
After joining Kaiela Arts I taught Indigenous art classes at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) and Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-op. With the help and support of Kaiela Arts over many years I have been able to exhibit and sell my artworks. They have given me the opportunity to continue with my painting by exhibiting, promoting and selling my artwork which I am tremendously grateful for.
Through my art I am wanting to share stories that I’ve picked up along my life’s journey from my family, dreaming stories, experiences, memories and emotions. It is a way I keep in touch with my culture. I also want to leave something behind in the way of contributing and continuing culture for future generations. For me art has always been a part of what I am. I love to express myself through my art and I get great release from the normal stresses of everyday life.
Art for me has also been a great healing tool that when I am painting it takes me to a different place of peace, joy and happiness, and nothing else seems to exist. Art is my passion and I love my culture.
