My Introduction to painting began as part of my role as Stolen generation support worker within the woungi Unit at rumbalara aboriginal corporate. Art is on of the programs we run to allow participants to come together to share there stories, connect with other participants and community in general. My role is to make/allow them […]
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Norman Stewart is a descendent of the Yorta Yorta and Kwat Kwat people. His connection to country is through his Great, Great Grandfather Bagot Morgan who originated from Cummeragunja N.S.W. and also his Great, Great Grandfather Tommy McCrae who has been recognised for ink sketches. He originated from around the area where Corowa/Wahgunyah is today;
Steven Baksh, a self-taught artist with roots in Shepparton, draws inspiration from his family and a deep connection to his ancestors. His artistic journey began as a child, watching his uncle, Abraham Baksh, paint. Today, Steven’s work is influenced by his two sisters, Stephanie and Melissa Taylor, who have guided his creative path. Specializing
Georgina Post is a proud Wiradjuri artist and self-taught painter with a love for crafts. She began her journey with Kaiela Arts in 2024, where she connects with her culture through her art. Coming from a family of artists, Georgina’s creativity is deeply rooted in her heritage. In addition to her work as an artist,
Chloe is a proud First Nations Yorta Yorta artist and freelance creative, and more recently an emerging writer and curator based in Naarm (Melbourne). She is currently completing a Bachelor of Art History & Curation at Monash University, which has allowed her to expand her knowledge and opportunities in the contemporary Indigenous Australian arts sector.
Irene is a proud Bangerang woman, from a long line of strong Bangerang women. She loves painting, ceramics, drawing, jewellery-making and sketching. She explains it as inherited knowledge from her ancestors and feels it’s a direct connection to her culture. Irene tries to barter for her seeds as often as possible, trading jewellery for supplies
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Kaiela Arts Shepparton acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are located in Shepparton which forms part of the Yorta Yorta Nation.
