Bioluminescence No2

There is another layer to the world than what we see with our eyes. As an Aboriginal artist, the intersection between the lucid and the solid, the dreaming and the physical seems to be a space that I spend a lot of my time contemplating.
Bioluminesence No.2 is a story about my first visit to Huskisson, 16 or so years ago. I thought it was the moon causing this night light extravaganza amongst the waves at the time, but have come to learn that a certain algae houses a cellular being that journeys through the ocean, generating light from within. The timing of my first visit and being a witness to this display, I now know to be rare. The Ocean sang to me that night and the song line drew me to this place I now call home. Aboriginal people are travellers, moving around for the purpose of survival, spirituality and meaning. This painting is about that journey, a journey we refer to as 'walkabout'. All these years later and I am still appreciating the precious land that sang to me that night.

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Member of the Indigenous Art Code (IartC).
I am a proud Mutti Mutti woman from the Mallee region of the New South Wales/ Victorian border, growing up along the banks of the Murray River and the eucalyptus trees.
I come from a strong matriarchal, lineage and grew up surrounded by the art of my Aunty’s and Mother, Annabelle Sharman. I was often allowed to join in and paint providing I helped with upcoming expos/ making cuppas etc. I also spent time being babysat by my Uncle, an amazing didge artist. I spent alot of time watching him burn Murray cod, perch, goanna and kangaroos onto didgeridoos and clap sticks.
I moved at the age of 18 and have been living and loving Yuin Country, along the South Coast of New South Wales from the age of 19, with my husband and son. I am a contemporary, intuitive artist; drawing inspiration from the colours of Mother Earth, and her songs. Current mediums used in my works include canvas and acrylic. Paint offerings include sales of original artworks and commissions.