Kaiela Arts Shepparton

Gumnuts

Gurranyin Ghow (the Whistling Kyte Swamp) This painting represents the Whistling Kyte’s of Glow Swamp: the old ancestors of Ghow Swamp located in Gunbower, the eagles and hawks are the clever men or Magie Men of lore and country. The landscape is covered with raak crosshating patterns that commemorate uncle Read more…

Ganawa Djibauga Ganawa Djibauga “today you go through lore”. This painting represents the start of “Becoming a Man” and being selected for initiation from elders. The old people would sit and wait and watch you to see if you were ready for “Lore” to become a “Man”. The diamonds are Read more…

Rainbow Serpent Rainbow serpent Blami the creator

Determined Big yabby has tunnelled into the mud, hiding away during the Winter. Old Cod sniffs him out and is determined for a feed. He is too smart for big yabby. He will wait for him to surface a limb and take it from him.

Mulana Earth

Woka/Country

Bayadherra

Yapaneyepuk Yapaneyepuk (Together). This woven piece represents coming together as one. Coming together as one holds deep cultural significance, it represents the strength of community, the connection to ancestors and the preservation of cultural practices. It’s about fostering a sense of belonging and unity within the community, as well as Read more…

Sluggish Search Sluggish lizard searching for food in the cold bush during winter.The leaves represent the bush leaves falling to the floor. The stained glass panels represent frost. The fragmented look represents the ground. The use of cooler colours creates the atmosphere of this piece.