The Kunja 2

Aboriginal Art - Connecting Times, Celebrating Heritage.
Acrylic on canvas, stretched and ready to hang, is a versatile and durable medium for artistic expression. It allows the artist to create vibrant and textured paintings that capture the essence of their subject matter. A signed certificate of authenticity ensures that the buyer receives an original and unique artwork that reflects the artist's vision and skill. Cunnamulla Aboriginal Culture – Tribes is a painting that celebrates the rich and diverse heritage of the five Aboriginal tribes that inhabit the Cunnamulla area: Kunja, Kooma, Budjiti, Mardigan, and Kullilli. The painting depicts the symbols, colours, and patterns that represent each tribe's identity and connection to the land, water, and sky. The painting also honors the ancestors of the Kunja people, who are the traditional owners of the Cunnamulla area and who will perform the welcome to country ceremony at Cully Fest on the Warrego. This ceremony is a sacred and respectful way of acknowledging the past, present, and future custodians of the land and their ongoing contribution to the outback culture and community.

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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.