Kaiela Arts Shepparton

Clapsticks Made with red gum wood. The snake lookalike is the rainbow serpent. Yorta Yorta people believe rainbow serpent made the river, water hole, and their food as well.

Bigarrumudja emu This painting represents ulupna clan group of the Yorta Yorta tribe and emu ceremony. The emu is in x-ray style traditional way and represents love and Country. The dillybag represents our knowledge, magic, and the power of our lore and spirit the old people way

Clapsticks Eucalyptus trees are all over Australia. This red gum is around rivers and where water sits.

Gugurmin, Emu in the Sky Gugurmin position in the sky signals what point during the year is best for emu egg collection. When emu is on the Eastern horizon just after sunset this tells us emus are nesting, so don’t take eggs. Later in the year, Gugurmin makes it’s way Read more…

Wise “Ol’” Crow The crow is souring through the sunset sky, diligently in search of some food.

Hypervigilant Munyaa The Cod (Munya) is aware of his surroundings and careful of his fin movement. This is because his bali (baby) munyaa (cod) got killed.

Old Crow and Goanna Old Crow protects me and Goanna protects my mum.

Energy

All the Stars – Possibility Every star has potential, just like people.

Eternal Flame This painting is inspired by the 2024 NAIDOC theme “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak Loud & Proud”. Traditionally, fire is used as a tool to care for Country. It maintains balance, its smoke cleanses and the charred earth promotes healthy, new growth. From hurt comes hope. As the Read more…