Abby Green
I am a proud, young Dja Dja Wurrung women. I am currently studying year 11 VCE. I started [painting at around 12yrs of age, once
I am a proud, young Dja Dja Wurrung women. I am currently studying year 11 VCE. I started [painting at around 12yrs of age, once
I was born in Melbourne Victoria, but moved to my Mother’s country at Dimboola in the Wimmera (Vic), where I learnt my culture from my
I was born in Footscray in Victoria. I did not know I was Aboriginal but when I had family visitors coming to stay, I was
I am a proud Yorta Yorta and Warlpiri woman originally from Mooroopna Victoria. I have been living in Ballarat for the last 18 years. My
I was born in Maroopna (Vic) but knew nothing about my culture. I was brought up in foster care by a wonderful family, but didn’t
The Ballarat & District Aboriginal Cooperative (BADAC) has been supporting the local Aboriginal community since 1979, with programs such as the Youth Group playing an
I was born in Ballarat and have lived here all my life. When I was at High School, I felt connected to my best friend,
I am passionate about being on and caring for Country. My weaving taught me about local Indigenous plants and when they are available during seasons
Through my artwork I try to portray the way in which my ancestors lived and I have these pictures in my mind of what life
I was born in Albury NSW. I only found out I was Aboriginal later in life. My family did not speak about it, and so
Cameron Benson is a Geelong based artist. Cameron’s mother was of English- Scottish origin, while his father was born under a gum tree on the
I have always been very artistic and loved doing arts and crafts. In 2010 I completed Certificates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, and
Charli Kay – Young Artist and Proud Gunditjmara Girl Charli Kay is a 9-year-old First Nations girl with strong connections to the Gunditjmara people. Proud
I was born in Carlton in Melbourne, but was not aware I was a Torres Strait Islander descendant until I was shown a photo of
I am a proud Gunditjmara woman. I was born and raised in Ballarat and have strong connection to the area. My name Daenbanjeeri is
Debbie is a proud Wiradjuri woman who has dedicated her entire working life to supporting and uplifting Aboriginal communities. Growing up on Country, she
I was born in Ceduna SA, but grew up in Port Lincoln in SA. My sister showed me how to paint and I started to
I was born in Mt. Gambier SA, but raised in Ballarat. I have lived in Ballarat most of my life. My Mother brought me up
I was born in Alice Springs and raised on a cattle station at Idracowra, approximately 180 kilometres south of Alice Springs. Pertame is my first
I am a proud Bidjara women, who grew up in Queensland. I moved to Ballarat a few years back and joined the local women’s gathering
I am a strong proud woman from Ulupna Clan of Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri tribes. My Great Great Grandmother, Queen Yamuk, (meaning mother or Aunt,
Georgi Kay – Proud Gunditjmara Girl and Young Creative Spirit Georgi Kay is a 8-year-old First Nations girl connected to the Gunditjmara people. She carries
Holly – Proud Gunditjmara Girl and Storyteller Through Art Holly is a 10-year-old First Nations girl with strong connections to the Gunditjmara people. She
I was born in Ballarat but have lived interstate before returning home. I am a Noongar, Yamatji women living here on Wadawurrung Country. My cultural
I was born in Ballarat and spent my childhood living around Western Victoria. Aboriginality wasn’t really talked about in my family, but when I worked
I was born in Ballarat and have lived here all my life. My mother taught me a lot about my culture when I was growing
I was born in Ballarat and always knew I was Aboriginal. I am a proud Wotjobaluk man with some connections to Dja Dja Wurrung mob.
I was born in Ballarat, although I was aware I was Aboriginal, I did not get an understanding of cultural practices, and they were not
I grew up in the Warrendyte area, here my father lived on the local mission. I did not grow up knowing of my Indigenous background
I was born in a single mother’s convent in the 1960’s to a 15 year. old who had fallen pregnant to an Aboriginal man. Her
Kat Clarke is a Wotjobaluk woman and a multi-talented creative with over 20 years’ experience in the arts industry. She has a background in curatorial
I was born in Geelong Victoria, but when I was adopted, I moved and lived with a great family in Ballarat. I have always loved
I was born in Toowoomba, but raised in Ballarat and Western Victoria. My artwork has assisted me to find my connection to Country, as my
Koen Kay is a 7-year-old First Nations boy connected to the Gunditjmara people. Proud of his culture and heritage, Koen loves expressing himself through creativity.
I am a proud Wotjobaluk woman, born in Melbourne in the late 60’s. I was removed from my Mother and adopted into a Non-Aboriginal family.
I was born in York, WA and grew up on a “reserve” out of town. We lived off the land and shared with very traditional
Lil’ Lublys is a group of young local Aboriginal women, who meet weekly to discuss their culture, stories and knowledge. This group helps to grow
Liz is the founder of Mwerre Soap & Skin. Mwerre means good or beautiful in Arrente, Liz’s clan group in Central Australia. Liz lives in
I am a strong Barkinkji Woman. I am an artist and I love painting about the Barkindji River landscape. I am self taught and grew
My name is Lowana (an Aboriginal word for beautiful girl, which is pretty cool) I’m a self taught artist, and started my Aboriginal art journey
I am a proud Wadawurrung Woman, My name is Lynette Clayton, for my Art purposes I use my Maiden name Fagan ie Lynette Fagan. I
My name is Marina Booth. My mob is from the lower South East of Australia, the Ngarrindjeri people. My art style is mixed medium, so
I am a Kurtijar man who has been painting since 2015. Painting for “The Torch” has helped me to learn more about my culture and
I was born in Katoomba in NSW on Wiradjuri Country. My Grandparents told me I was Aboriginal, but it took me a while to discover
I was born in Brisbane Queensland, a proud Kalkadoon Women. One of my earlier memories when I was a young girl, was travelling across Australia
I was born in Hobart in Tasmania. I am a proud Palawa man from the Big River Tribe in Central Tasmania. My art is therapeutic
I was born in Ballarat into a culturally strong family, where knowing my Aboriginality and story has always been central to who I am. I
I was born in Yallourn Victoria and my family moved around many parts of Victoria when I was child. I have always known of my
I am a proud Yilba man from Charters Towers, North Queensland. My mob are Kerr, I was adopted as a child and only recently connected
Pitcha Makin Fellas are an art collective based on Wadawurrung land in Ballarat, Victoria. The Fellas are about making good art and telling interesting stories;
I was born in Mildura and adopted out to another family at a young age. I was not aware of my Aboriginality until I was
I was born in Warrnambool and started drawing when I was very young. My art connects me to my culture and I especially enjoy drawing,
I had limited knowledge of my Aboriginal heritage, as my Grandmother was taken from Cunnamulla to Cherbourg Mission as a child. After sitting and talking
I am a strong proud man from Ulupna Clan of Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri tribes. My Great Great Great Grandmother, Queen Yamuk, (meaning mother or
I have connections to Pingelly in Western Australia and have lived in Ballarat since the age of nine. I have always known my Aboriginality and
I am a Barkindji woman who was born and raised along the Murray River. My Father Gordon Kirby was an artist and Aboriginal Artifact maker,
I am a Gunaikurnai man from Gippsland. Being one of many stolen Generation’s children, I did not grow up on my traditional country. As an
My Father was a descendent of the Stolen Generations, so I grew up without knowing anything of my culture. I always did artwork and was
I was born in Mildura, Victoria, and raised on a mission on Barkindji Country. I spent a great deal of time with my Aunty, who
Trudy Fatnowna Edgeley’s rich ancestry is Yidinji. Her unique lineage and love for country gives her a deep cultural platform to share her stories through
I was born in Robinvale and was taken from my family at three months old. I grew up in orphanages and boys’ homes and did
My name is Xavier Allemand. I am a proud Yorta Yorta, Woiwurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung man. I was born in Shepparton, Victoria on Yorta
I was born on Djabwurrung-Gariwerd (Grampians) Country. From the age of 6 I was aware of my Aboriginality and started my knowledge journey. Most
I am a proud Gunditjmara woman. I was born in Ballarat on Wadawurrung country. I first starting creating art through BADAC’s Li’l Lublys group. I
I was born in Broome and always knew I was First Nations through my mother. Growing up, I would watch the different forms of art my family
I grew up in the Warrendyte area, here my father lived on the local mission. I did not grow up knowing of my Indigenous background