Painting lets me explore the subconscious and express thoughts and emotions beyond words. Growing up in Madrid and studying in England shaped my love for surrealism and abstract expressionism. My works blend figures, faces, and animals in dreamlike settings with playful, cartoon-like elements, revealing fragments of my inner world while inviting viewers to see their own.

“My paintings are whispers from the land — from leaves, seeds, and bush medicines living in the soil and wind. I map the hidden paths of healing plants, honouring ancestral knowledge and connection to Country. Each canvas is a soft dialogue between land, people and spirit, where life and memory intertwine.”

I paint to share the stories of my people and my connection to Country. As a Tanganekald man of the Ngarrindjeri Nation, my art honours culture while expressing my journey. Blending traditional dot painting with my own style, each work draws on land, spirit, and lived experience to continue culture, build awareness, and invite respect for First Nations stories and resilience.

“My art reflects the stories of my Country, the bush, the medicine leaves, the seeds, and the memory carried in land and sky. I paint to keep my Dreaming alive, mapping paths and connections with line, dot and colour. Every canvas is a journey home, a voice for land, ancestors, and future generations.”

My paintings distil landscape, light and memory into pure colour and movement. Trained in Karnataka and Shantiniketan, I moved from figurative work to abstraction to express essence rather than depict it. Bold strokes, layered textures and saturated hues evoke rain, wind and shifting skies, inviting viewers to feel as well as see. Each canvas balances control and spontaneity to open a quiet space for personal reflection.

“My work comes from the stories of my Country — the leaves, the bush medicine, the seeds, and women’s knowledge. I paint to preserve and share the power and movement of these plants, and to keep alive the law and stories entrusted to me by my mother and aunties. Through colour and line, I carry our wisdom forward.”

“I paint the leaves, seeds, and medicines of my Country — the life hidden in the bush, the healing and stories. Through rhythm, line and colour I honour women’s law and ancestral knowledge, carrying the voice of Country. Each piece is a memory, a map, a song of healing between past and present.”

I paint to honour everyday beauty and the deeper truths it reveals. Working in oils, I’m drawn to people, landscapes, and objects that hold both story and spirit. A smile at a market, the quiet of a forest path, or the vastness of the sea carry meaning beyond what is seen. My art notices the sacred within the ordinary, inviting others to pause and reflect, each canvas a reminder that beauty, faith, and resilience surround us.

Noelene lives locally in Hermanus, the epicentre for fynbos, the passion of her art. She is an oil painter, primarily working in an impressionistic style with expressionistic and rhythmic brushstrokes when painting botanically and landscapes. She adores nature from which she draws her inspiration. Her painting lovingly adorned in many places across the globe.

“My paintings reflect my deep connection to the red heart of Australia. Through colour and light, I share the beauty of Country — its spirit, animals, and stories. Each artwork is a memory of walking the desert, watching kangaroos at sunrise, and feeling the timeless presence of our land.”

“My art is my way of keeping our stories and culture alive. When I paint, I think about the land, the medicine leaves, and the women who taught me how to see and care for Country. The patterns and movement in my work show how everything is connected — the wind, the seeds, the rain, and the stories passed from one generation to the next.

“My paintings tell the story of my Country, its bush medicines, fruits, and ancestral paths. I paint the leaves falling, the seed trails, the Emu dreaming track — connecting land, spirit and people. In each stroke I honour my mother, my aunties, and the knowledge passed through generations.”

Motive matters more than motif. My art reflects creation and the hand of the Creator. Wildlife and nature inspire me with their strength and fragility. Whether in fine detail or expressive colour, I choose the style that conveys the spirit of the moment. My goal is connection. Creating space where viewers see beyond paint and canvas to feel their own resonance. Art may fade, but its power to move people is timeless.

“My art is my story — it’s the voice of my Country and the spirit of my family. I paint the colours of the desert, the medicine leaves, and the dreaming paths that keep our culture alive. Each work carries memory, healing, and a piece of my home in the red heart of Australia.”

I paint to honour my culture, family, and connection to Country. My art is my voice, carrying stories both ancient and alive. Through colour and form, I express tradition for new generations while rooted in respect. Authenticity is everything—my work stays bound to my heritage and truth. Each canvas declares that our stories cannot be stolen or erased, ensuring our culture continues and inviting others to share in its strength and beauty.

Willhelm “Will” Lauenstein (Dots of Country) creates intricate bird’s-eye dot paintings that map the stories of land, movement, and community.
Each work is crafted with thousands of hand-placed dots, honouring Country and preserving cultural memory through contemporary art.
Collectors become custodians of these narratives, acquiring authentic works that connect them directly to the spirit of place and tradition.