Planting the seed Elders are our knowledge holders, and when they pass on their bodies go back to the dust and waters. Their memories remain in the country as they become one with the ancestors. For us to continue to connect with them, we need to sit in the country Read more…
Peace Great silence on nature. Peace & quiet. Beautiful country of Australia
Yakapna (family) This painting signifies how much I appreciate my Elders.
Family Camping Campfire along the river. Listening to my Elders tell stories of Dhungala and family gatherings baround the fire listening and laughing and dancing. Surrounded by nature, listening to the birds sing, river flowing, smelling burning of wood and smoke while listening to Elders in my family
Lost in the Bush! This artwork represents the native animals that are slowly disappearing from the land, sky & waters. The goanna has been the most noticeable animal that are slowly disappearing & in the next 10 years we will only see them on paintings instead of in the wild
Walkabout On The Lake With Elders And Tammy This painting reminds means a lot to me, connecting with my cousins Laurel, Cynthia and Beverly and sharing this time together and stories and being able to express ourselves in canvas that our stories will live on makes me very proud of Read more…
Our Yulila’s This painting represents me as a young Yorta Yorta woman gazing and looking up to our elders in the community and seeing them as strong as mountains. The artwork within the mountains represents their different stories and journeys and the star symbols and journey symbols in the sky Read more…
Fishing On The River Reminds me when we all went fishing on the river. Just a fun day fishing, Family day all together, fishing and BBQ. Catching fish, cooking on an open fire. Just a day to get together.
Weaving On The Lake – Barmah Memories are a connection to our past, present and future. Stories told by our elders and passed down, areas of significance where our families congregated and came together for camping, fishing or picnics and lovely sun, doing arts and crafts. This painting depicts life Read more…
March For Land Rights How our people banded together to fight for Aborignal rights. The march started in Melbourne, one of many in the mid to late 60s -70s. I’m proud to be able to paint my memory of being in the marches and putting it on canvas