Adrian Rigney
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 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 ais proud Yorta Yorta and Warlpiri woman originally from Mooroopna Victoria. I have been living in Ballarat for the last 18 years.
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
I was born in Subiaco (WA) on Noongar Boodjar Country. My people are from the southwest of Western Australia. The Bibulmun people are located just
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,
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
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
Painting has been a great way for me to self-heal and given me my connection to country. It has allowed me to express my creativity
I was born on Wadawurrung Country in Ballarat Victoria. My Mother is Aboriginal, my Father was Polish. My Mum is a part of the Stolen
I grew up on Country, and learnt my cultural knowledge from the Elders. Most of this came in the way of storytelling. I am
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 (180kms sth of Alice). None of my family spoke english ,
My Father was from the Stolen Generations but was born on Dharug Country west of Sydney. I was born in Sydney and we moved to
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,
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 and bred in Sydney NSW, and am a proud Aboriginal man. I started my art journey as a young child, always drawing
I was born in Ballarat, however although I was aware I was Aboriginal, I did not get an understanding of cultural practices, and they were
I was born in Melbourne and learnt my culture while living in Aboriginal Boy’s Homes. Most of my cultural knowledge came from the other boys
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
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
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
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 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 at Ballarat into a culturally strong family. Knowing my Aboriginality and story was always part of who I am, and I enjoyed
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 was born in Brisbane Queensland. My Father was from the Stolen Generations, and removed from Cherbourg in 1965 when he was 4 years old.
I was born in Shepparton and raised in Mooroopna Victoria.I was raised by my Grandparents, Mother and Uncle. I’m a proud Yorta Yorta man. My
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 was born in Melbourne Victoria, and was raised in Bacchus Marsh. When I was 19 I began to learn more about my culture when
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 was born in Melbourne. My family is from Pingelly in Western Australia. I have lived in Ballarat since I was 9 years old. I
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,
While growing up, I was immersed in culture. My Father had been teaching me his culture and both my parents are now Elders. I have
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
I was born in Mildura Victoria, and raised on a mission on Barkindji Country. I spent a lot of time with my Aunty Sharon,
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 was born at Robinvale, but was stolen from my family at 3 months old. I grew up in Orphanages and boys homes. I was
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