My inspiration for this painting came from memories of my early childhood. Years of going bush with my dad early in the morning gathering wood. It seemed so magical with the Kangaroos in the mist. Installed in me now is how lucky we are with nature and all the native animals around us as well as the preservation of our country and our culture.
Name: Amy Briggs
Language: Yorta Yorta
Biography:
Amy Briggs was born in Mooroopna and grew up on the Dungala at Cummeragunja. Amy is a proud Yorta-Yorta woman, mother and grandmother.
Amy says, “As an artist, I love the amazing and inspiring journey with our group of elders, coming together and working on our art and telling our stories. The gallery is a place of learning, healing and hope.”
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Sitting with my Uncle This painting is about me and my uncle sitting around talking and him passing down knowledge about painting and different techniques he used. This painting is important to me because my Read more…