These hand painted Emu eggs sit cradled in a bed of Emu feathers, symbolising the deep and unbreakable connection between land, life and spirit. The intricate patterns painted onto the Emu eggs reflects the winding paths of country, rivers, songlines and the stories carried through generations. These pieces are a tribute to the strength of our Ancestors, the beauty of our lands and the stories that live on through us.
Name: Ally Knight
Language: Yorta Yorta
Biography:
Ally is a proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung and Kamilaroi woman from Shepparton. Since having her son, Ally discovered her love and passion for weaving; having been taught by fellow Kaiela artist Suzanne Atkinson.
Ally creates a variety of items including wall hangings, bowls and jewellery and has started her own business, Mulana Earth. She loves using natural materials from the land and experimenting with new and different techniques and styles in art making including ceramics, painting and screen printing. Ally works at Kaiela Arts as the Galnyatj Education and Culture Coordinator, where she leads ceramics, drawing and painting workshops, offering students and teachers opportunities to experience and learn about local Aboriginal stories, culture and history through art making and yarning.
Ally exhibited a wall-hanging piece in Kaiela Arts For Our Elders exhibition, 2023.
Woka (Country) #1 These hand painted Emu eggs sit cradled in a bed of Emu feathers, symbolising the deep and unbreakable connection between land, life and spirit. The intricate patterns painted onto the Emu eggs Read more…
Woka (Country) #2 These hand painted Emu eggs sit cradled in a bed of Emu feathers, symbolising the deep and unbreakable connection between land, life and spirit. The intricate patterns painted onto the Emu eggs Read more…
Biami Snake Carving #3 Handmade snake carved out of red gum wood with burned etching.