Women's Collection

ARTIST: LEAH BRIDESON ARTWORK NAME: YUURUU YULUNGA (RAIN DANCE) ARTIST STORY Yuuruu Yulunga or (Rain Dance)I find a huge build-up of energy before the rain comes, something that I find hard to explain, so I have tried to represent it through movement,...

ARTIST: BW TRIBAL ARTWORK NAME: ANCESTORS ARTIST STORY This artwork is named “Ancestors”. Our Ancestors are still connected as their spirts inhabit the tribal country even after they have passed on. It is within the Aboriginal belief that our ancestors are still...

ARTIST: BW TRIBAL ARTWORK NAME: ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIA Artist Story This design is a representation of the Aboriginal flag and the connection that Aboriginal People have with the land. The black symbolises Aboriginal people. The yellow represents the sun, the constant re-newer...

ARTIST: BW TRIBAL ARTWORK NAME: SPIRITUAL COUNTRY (MONO) Artist Story First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. This country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant...

ARTIST: LEAH BRIDESON ARTWORK NAME: CONTOURS OF COUNTRY ARTIST STORY As the name suggests, this artwork depicts contours of Country, fortuitous yet flowing shapes and lines, colour and pathways. Material & Information The 'Contours of Country' Artwork design is by Leah Brideson (Aboriginal Artist). BW Tribal...

ARTIST: LEAH BRIDESON ARTWORK NAME: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE ARTIST STORY This artwork symbolises our Elders as trees, representing their knowledge, strength, courage, resilience and connection to culture and Country with branches reaching out to share knowledge, and roots embedded in Country....

ARTIST: LEAH BRIDESON ARTWORK NAME: SHE SINGS TO ME FROM THE DREAMING Artist Story She sings to me from the Dreaming is a representation of my Grandmothers country and the legacy of life and love she left us. Painted up with...

ARTIST: BEAU PENNEFATHER MOTLOP ARTWORK NAME: ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE ARTIST STORY Elders are the past, present and future of our people. They embody the knowledge, traditions and stories of our existence.Understanding the importance of our Elders is paramount for younger generations to...

ARTIST: KARLA MCGRADY ARTWORK NAME: MY OLD PEOPLE ARTIST STORY They are our knowledge holders, the keepers of our stories. The caretakers of family and land. Our elders are our first teachers and our connection to country. Material & Information The 'My Old...

ARTIST: JOEL SAM ARTWORK NAME: FOR OUR ELDERS ARTIST STORY Zenadth Kes region is made up of five island groups, Top Western, Western, Eastern, Central and Inner Islands. This is represented by the five stars, for our elders from past to present...

ARTIST: BW TRIBAL ARTWORK NAME: BLUE DESERT FLOWER Artist Story The desert flowers artwork depicts the beautiful flowers in the desert from an aerial perspective. Wildflowers in different colours grow everywhere, even with small amounts of rain they bloom. The desert artwork...

ARTIST: LEAH BRIDESON ARTWORK NAME: CONTOURS OF COUNTRY ARTIST STORY As the name suggests, this artwork depicts contours of Country, fortuitous yet flowing shapes and lines, colour and pathways. Material & Information The 'Contours of Country' Artwork design is by Aboriginal Artist Leah Brideson. BW...

ARTIST: LEAH BRIDESON ARTWORK NAME: WATER ILLUMINATED Artwork Story Water Illuminated is a representation of the flow of water on country. The sun rays enlighten the ripples of the water and the underlying texture of country as the water flows through. I...

ARTIST: LEAH BRIDESON ARTWORK NAME: WARRANGGAL DHAWUN "STRONG GROUND" Artist Story This artwork reflects the strength in connection we have with our homelands, our country. Our connection to country layers deep through Home and beyond, strengthening with each generation. Country holds...

ARTIST: BW TRIBAL ARTWORK NAME: PURPLE DESERT FLOWER Artwork Story The desert flowers artwork depicts the beautiful flowers in the desert from an aerial perspective. Wildflowers in different colours grow everywhere, even with small amounts of rain they bloom. The desert...

ARTIST: BEAU PENNEFATHER MOTLOP ARTWORK NAME: GOANNA ARTIST STORY This artwork does not have a story. The 'Goanna' Artwork by Beau is considered in his words.. "an indigenous ornamental piece'. Material & Information The 'Goanna' Artwork design by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander...

ARTIST: BEAU PENNEFATHER MOTLOP ARTWORK NAME: WHALE SHARK ARTIST STORY This artwork does not have a story. The 'Whale Shark' Artwork by Beau is considered in his words.. "an indigenous ornamental piece'. Material & Information The 'Whale Shark' Artwork design by Aboriginal &...

ARTIST: KIYA WATT ARTWORK NAME: OUR ELDERS ARE OUR LEADERS Artist Story The Yakan's in my culture connect to the storyline's of my Boodjah. This is a contemporary piece reflecting the Importance of our Elders in community. The two larger turtles are...

ARTIST: BEAU PENNEFATHER MOTLOP ARTWORK NAME: CASSOWARY ARTIST STORY This artwork does not have a story. The Cassowary Artwork by Beau is considered in his words.. "an indigenous ornamental piece'. Material & Information The 'Cassowary' Artwork design by Aboriginal & Torres Strait...

ARTIST: BW TRIBAL ARTWORK NAME: GATHERING ARTIST STORY This Artwork represents the daily gathering for bush food and medicine by the women and children of the tribe. The line’s depict the movement and tracks of them through out the day as...

ARTIST: BEAU PENNEFATHER MOTLOP ARTWORK NAME: WAGTAIL ARTIST STORY This artwork does not have a story. The Wagtail Artwork by Beau is considered in his words.. "an indigenous ornamental piece'. Material & Information The 'Wagtail' Artwork design by Aboriginal & Torres...

ARTIST: ALISON SIMPSON ARTWORK NAME: JAANDA FESTIVAL ARTIST STORY Jaanda (pronounced jarn - da) is an Aboriginal word from the ‘south coast language as spoken by Elders’ language dictionary and means humpback whale. From May to November each year, the humpback whales...

ARTIST: BW TRIBAL ARTWORK NAME: SHOW UP GET UP! STAND UP! SHOW UP! With us to amplify our voices and narrow the gap between aspiration and reality, good intent and outcome. Material & Info Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's T-Shirts are available...

ARTIST: LEAH BRIDESON ARTWORK NAME: EMPTINESS Artist Story This artwork is reflective of the emptiness felt whilst living off country. There is something about being on country that makes me feel whole, a connection that goes beyond words. Country sings to me...