Kaiela Arts Shepparton

Moth’s Life

Yorta #1

Bayadherra

Tree of Life

Families Journey This painting is about my families Journey in life, where we come together at different times in our life.

Healing The Land

Bayaderra Dhungala Walla Long neck turtle Bayaderra Yorta Yorta totem, swimming in deep river water in the Dhungala Murray River. The x-ray patterns are traditional for Yorta Yorta

‘How Aboriginal Are You?’ Pt.2 On land of blood red sands and ancient lore, Echoes linger of an ancient yore. Questioned: my heritage, doubts arise, A light skinned Indigenous, navigating ties.   Children torn from loving arms, stolen away, Their laughter silenced; their spirits dismayed. Taken from Mothers, Fathers and Read more…

Maloga Djibauga ‘Mens Initiation’ Men’s initiation among the sandhills and rivers. The diamonds are warriors going through lore and becoming men through the four stages of lore, where they go through different parts of country, being taught knowledge and power that is held in the dilly bag and spirit. The Read more…

Yurri Barra ‘Full Moon Hunt’ This painting represents hunting Kangaroo on a full moon,. The ancestors would hunt kangaroo on a full moon because of the silver shimmer it would create on the kangaroos grey back, making it easier to see in the dark. This painting also represents the kangaroo Read more…