Kaiela Arts Shepparton

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Warrors ‘Djibauga’ This painting tells a story of warriors participating in sacred ‘men’s business’ initiation ceremony. The white diamonds represent the Yorta Yorta men painting their body in white ochre for secret men’s initiation, getting a young man and putting him through lore. It also symbolizes ‘sorry business’, as they Read more…

Two Rivers Meeting The meeting of two rivers on my country, Yorta Yorta land. The Dhungala river, known as the Murray River, and the Kaiela River, known as the Goulburn River. The diamond represents me at the river fishing and looking for bush tucker like grubs, Swan, Duck eggs, Goanna Read more…

Walking Through Flames

Gangupka (Perch) Swimming with Long-neck Turtles

Tribes Along the Dungala (Murray River)

Family Me and my family celebrating the decision for me to quit a job that no longer serves us. Big fish represents the boss man. The yabbies are us running to bigger and better things. New opportunities and adventures on the horizon.

Star People Our people everywhere in Sky Country. Coming together and guiding us.

The Healing In the healing embrace of Country, my painting tells a story of gentle exploration and quiet, careful reflection. Majestic goanna, symbolising strength and connection, winds its way through serene waterways. Its presence harmoniously intertwined with flowering lemon myrtle. Quietly emerging from a period of profound grief. Goanna cautiously Read more…

My kookaburra mates My Kookaburra mates wait for me at home in the afternoon. I watch them for a minute and then give a nod and a wave and I know I’ll see them tomorrow, and they know they’ll see me. A mutual visiting.