Karl Bidee

This piece is influenced by the Cold Fire, a type of controlled burn frequently used in the Noongar Aboriginal culture of Western Australia to clear undergrowth and promote easier access and movement through the country.
The cold fire is of low intensity and does not damage the middle or upper layers of the bush. Allowing movement through the bush and access to sacred sites is vital for Noongar culture. The cold fire also promotes a diversity of new growth, especially plant types that have a high food value, which in turn attracts animals to these areas. Additionally the cold fire is used to maintain large tracts of grazing habitat which need to be coordinated in a mosaic pattern every two years.

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Jessica is recognised by the Yamatji Malpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC).
She is also a Member of Indigenous Art Code proudly protecting artists and buyer from cultural appropriation. Jessica is wanting to create contemporary Aboriginal art as a way to create awareness of First Nations people and work towards healing and closing the gap. ❤️💛🖤

Jessica is a proud Noongar living on Yued land who first started painting after feeling an urge to learn more about her Aboriginal culture after moving back to her home town of Moora, Western Australia with her partner and 2 children after 12 years of living in Perth.

Upon having weekly visits with her nana and wanting to know more about her culture and background, she felt inspired to create art as a way of feeling connected to her culture which has mostly been lost due to her great grandfather being part of the stolen generation, being assimilated into a white society and forced to reject his Aboriginal culture.

Enjoy her beautiful art!