Fairy Emus and Wao

Githabul Dreamtime story of the Fairy Emus and Wao
The story starts at Byron Bay big rocks out on the sea that’s where Nuthangalli is he made that rock. He is out at sea (borrgorr).
Jarring and Wao where brothers and when Jarring died. Wao his brother came to Correelya his emus barnyunbree (spirit) left there Wao kept following them. He followed them but he wasn’t allowed to have them but was given a song
Ah,Wao why were you walking after those two fairy emus?
Wao,that was your brothers spirit, those fairy emus.
Those emus are mine. I own them again.
Those emus, your brothers spirit,
have come back to me.

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since 1993 I have painted professionally and loved every minute of it. My biggest influence in both art and life is my Dad. He was a successful artist,storyteller, community elder and traditional man. Though sadly he has passed now I hold strong my ties to my tribes and respect and protect our stories. Most of my art recounts my family stories passed on by Dad,mum,nan & great grandparents. I come from the Gidabul/Ngarkabul/Widjabul on mums side & Wonnarua/ Dhunghutti on my Dads.
I have my art featured in
•Grand design Australia magazine April 2021
•Settlement International Services 2022
•Muli Muli Warriors Football club Jersey & merchandise design 2021-2022
*St.George Dragons Junior RLFC indigenous jersey design 2022
•BE Sydney 50th anniversary merchandise
•Lismore Base Hospital Indigenous Maternity Ward Mural 2022
• GWNSW Health pamphlet
• Bank of China commission for Barangaroo

I also share my passion for art by facilitating workshops for children teaching them all about my wonderful culture and art. I am very fortunate to work with and mentor vulnerable women both indigenous and non-indigenous through art, listening and sharing. I hold yarning circles with the indigenous women at a womens rehabilitation centre. we are able to hold such a sacred space really creates a safe space for healing.