I am a Koori woman of ‘freshwater Country’ of Wiradyuri. I am a self-taught artist and paint in acrylics. Painting quietens my mind and supports me connect with my Culture, family and Country. It creates a sense of belonging and strengthens my Aboriginal identity.
I have been painting for more than 2 decades, after strong encouragement from an Aboriginal Elder who advised that I have a responsibility to share my artworks more broadly and preserve cultural traditions of Storytelling via this medium.
My artworks display in private homes and organisations worldwide, and I have exhibited nationally in different galleries, including Parliament House.
My Artistic Expression
My painting style is a contemporary fusion of abstract art and iconography, which is Aboriginal symbols. I use flowing lines and groups of symbols, to narrate my story. This is the way my old people communicated with me. They would draw flowing impressions and symbols into the ground, while sharing knowledge with me. I mimic the same movements in my artworks as a way of connecting with my culture and preserving cultural traditions. I sometimes use dots to narrate my story.
My Culture, My Country
Wiradyuri people are the largest group of First Nations peoples geographically in NSW.
WIRADYURI means ‘river people’ or ‘people of 3 rivers’
The 3 major rivers of Wiradyuri Country and their traditional names are:
The Lachlan (Galari)
Macquarie (Wambuul or Womboy)
Murrumbidgee (Murrumbidya)

As ‘River People’, we are skilled hunter, fisher-gathers, bush trackers and Custodian knowledge holders in Caring for Country. Growing up by the rivers and the surrounding bushlands was my way of life –‘Connecting with Country’. These natural environments sustained my families every need, and our lives were so closely woven into the rhythms of the landscape.
What is Country
For me ‘Country’ is all things, it is a place of belonging and a way of life. Country incorporates rivers, creeks, waterholes, hills and valleys, plants, animals, and people. Country embraces the seasons, constellations of the sky, traditional and contemporary Stories. These elements are reflected throughout my artworks.

My Aspirations
I am passionate about sharing my culture via my artworks and contributing to the preservation of the oldest living culture and method of Storytelling.