Meeting Places Along the Warrego Waters

This painting tells the story of gathering places along the waterways that run through Country near Cunnamulla. The flowing lines represent the life-giving waters that travel across the land, carrying stories, memories, and the voices of ancestors.
The circles are the meeting places where families from the Bidjara, Kunja, and Gunggari peoples would come together. Here they shared food, laughter, knowledge, and the passing down of stories to the young ones. The dotted pathways show the journeys taken across Country — walking, visiting kin, and returning again to the places that hold spirit and belonging.
The bright blues speak of the sky and water that watch over the land, while the pink and ochre tones reflect the warmth of people gathering together in unity. Each pattern holds a different voice — some telling of travel, others of ceremony, and others of quiet moments sitting together on Country.
Though time moves forward, the spirit of these gathering places remains. The land remembers every footprint, every story told beside the water, and every generation that continues to return to Country.

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Artist Statement
I was born in Cunnamulla, a small town in southwestern Queensland, on the edge of Barunggam Country. My yumba—my traditional home—is the land of the Barunggam people, who, for thousands of years, have walked gently on this Country as part of the Wakka Wakka language group. Our connection to the Darling Downs runs deep, shared with neighbouring clans like the Keinjan, Giabal, Jarowair, Bigambal, Kambuwal, and Jagara—each with their own sacred stories, songs, and traditions.

As an Aboriginal artist, my work is more than a visual experience—it is a spiritual practice, a cultural responsibility, and a personal journey. My inspiration comes from the land, from our Dreaming, and from the teachings of my wise grandad. Through him, I learned that painting is not about aesthetics—it’s about storytelling. Every line, every dot, every colour carries emotion, memory, and meaning.

I do not paint to follow trends or fit into boxes. I paint from feeling and truth. My art is a language—spoken through ochre tones, deep blues, and patterns shaped by the rhythm of Country. It is how I honour my ancestors, how I keep our stories alive, and how I share our culture with the world.

Each piece I create is a declaration:
This is who I am. This is where I come from. This is my story.

Through my work, I hope to offer a glimpse into the soul of Barunggam Country, to connect others with the strength, beauty, and resilience of Aboriginal culture. My art is a tribute to the generations who walked before me—and a message to the generations still to come.