Water Snake Dreaming

For sale is an original Aboriginal artwork titled Watersnake Dreaming. This stunning piece captures the flowing spirit of the watersnake, an important symbol in Noongar culture, representing connection, renewal, and life.
The story of the Watersnake Dreaming is timeless. It is a story of connection to the land, the water, and the ancestors. It is a reminder that the Dreaming is not just a tale of the past, but a living, breathing force that exists in the art, in the people, and in the land itself. Through the paintings, the story of the Watersnake is passed down, continuing to flow through time, just like the rivers and waters that the snake once created.

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I'm a Perth based artist who originates from the Noongar language group based in the South-west of Australia and am traditionally connected to the Ballardong and Minang tribes. I first started painting when i was 12 years old and was inspired by family member artists who include my grandfather Dennis Noongali Kickett and parents Michelle Wilura Kickett and Michael Cummings.

I paint for a hobby and as a form of relaxation in my spare time as it helps me to reflect and to connect to my culture. My work is based around traditional stories and cultural practices which mainly focus on the role Noongar men had. I also paint stories which relate to both my mothers and fathers traditional areas which include coastal and hinterland themes. I mainly work with acrylic paints and practice dot painting techniques and traditional symbolism to represent my themes.

I hope to keep my ancestors culture and stories alive through my artwork and educate the wider community about their i.e. my ancestors traditional way of life. This also includes breaking down barriers for Aboriginal people in the wider society and helping to reconcile past differences between Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people. Further, I hope to inspire other aspiring young Aboriginal artists to realise their potential to pursue a career in the arts.