Star Bloom Over Cunnamulla

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This painting tells the story of nightfall over Cunnamulla, when the sky deepens into rich purples and the land begins to breathe in quiet rhythm. At the centre is a gathering circle — a place of family, story and shared memory — connected by golden pathways to the outer camps and sacred sites. These lines show how we are never separate from one another or from Country.
The blooming shapes around the canvas are desert flowers opening beneath the stars, symbols of resilience in the dry lands of South West Queensland. The soft pinks and whites are the spirits of our old people, watching and guiding. The flowing lines represent the Warrego River moving through Country, carrying life, song and survival through generations.
The dots scattered across the surface are the many footsteps that have walked Cunnamulla before us — Bidjara, Kunja and Gunggari people — each mark a story, each pattern a memory. Even in the darkest night, Country shines.
This piece honours Cunnamulla as a place of strength and connection, where land, sky and spirit meet in one continuous Dreaming.

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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.