Kaiela Arts Shepparton

Turtle Muster This is a collaboration with my wife, Suzanne.  The turtles are reminiscent of a time I participated in a Turtle Muster for Turtles Australia, Along the Murray River. 

Girriwa (Goanna) This is a collaboration with my wife, Suzanne. The Girriwa (Goanna) is reflective of the responsibility it has in the Ecosystem. 

Childhood memories When I look at the Dungala (Murray River) I feel sad at the thought of how it used to be, and how it is now. A few comments have been made over the years, especially regarding the Barmah Forest, where some visitors to the area disrespect it. As Read more…

Wilde Life on the Dungala Living most of my life on the river was very important to me. Learning from my parents about the land, water and animals in which our native food was abundant with fish and yabbies and often animals at the time. My dad would always tell Read more…

Animals of the Land and Water So many beautiful animals, so we should look after them. Not kill them. Let them roam free. Let the community see and know what sort of animals Australia has. My culture, I wouldn’t change for anything. It is so unique. Australia is our home.  

Kangaroos in the Mist My inspiration for this painting came from memories of my early childhood. Years of going bush with my dad early in the morning gathering wood. It seemed so magical with the Kangaroos in the mist. Installed in me now is how lucky we are with nature Read more…

clap stick Long neck turtle is the totem of the Yorta Yorta people. Turtles here have more than one camp site. the travel from camp site to camp site

clap stick Long neck turtle is the Yorta Yorta peoples totem so here we have the turtles swimming to water holes in the rivers of the Murray Goulburn

Mending the Land Over many years of damages, our people and culture are finally mending and healing the land.

Bayadherra in wala Bayadherra in wala swimming in the big dungala.