Artist Artworks from L - R: Amunda Gorey, Davinder Hart, Luke Mallie (Logo), Tara-Rose Butterworth and Taya Biggs

Yilay Artists

Amunda Gorey
Amunda Gorey Art

Amunda is an Arrernte artist who grew up in the remote community of Santa Teresa, an hour south/East of Alice Springs. Growing up in a time before all the crazy technology and the internet, art was a way her Mother kept the children busy. Amunda tried her hand at pottery, batik, sketching, painting, drawing and after finishing boarding school in 2002, took up painting with acrylics and saw it as more than just a hobby.

That's when her art career started. Painting in this contemporary style gives Amunda much joy and relaxation, Amunda calls it her "me" time. Now currently residing in Melbourne to concentrate more on her art and working towards exhibitions for 2020. Amunda has previously been commissioned to paint for the likes of Richard Branson, Akon, Martin Luther King III.

Whilst collaborating with many organisations, she has also given art to many charities and fundraising families to raise funds for their causes.

If you would like to view more of Amunda’s great work and discuss opportunities further, please check out her facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amundagoreyart/ OR Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amundagorey/

Tara-Rose Butterworth
Marli Marli

My name is Tara-Rose Butterworth and I am a young and proud Wagiman Woman

Born and raised in the western suburbs of Melbourne, my love for art began at a young age. Inspired by those around me, I started painting as soon as I could hold a paint brush. I have been creating, selling and exhibiting my artwork for the last 11 years around Australia.

I like to consider my art style as a modern twist on tradition Aboriginal art. I love using dot and line work to tell my stories but feel connected to an un-traditional colour palette. Where I was taught by my grandmother to use natural colours, I have developed a style of my own, something I believe speaks to my story as a young Aboriginal woman growing up far from home.

I aspire to continue to grow as an artist, building my connection to culture and becoming a leader in my community.

If you would like to view more of Tara’s great work and discuss opportunities further, please check out her Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marlimarli_/

Taya Biggs
Taya Biggs Contemporary Aboriginal Art

My name is Taya Biggs, I’m a proud Barkindji woman from Menindee. My totem is the Bilyaya (Eagle).

My inspiration comes from my Family, Menindee lakes, the land and the Barka (River). I’ve always loved doing art since I was little it just came naturally to me, I studied visual arts up until year 12 since then I have not stopped painting.

My art has been on show at numerous exhibitions throughout the state. I thoroughly enjoy telling stories through my artwork.

I also enjoy sharing knowledge of storytelling and our history with the younger ones. I like to use my artwork and skills to educate others about our culture.

Interested in yarning further with Taya and exploring her artworks, facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Tayabiggsart/ or Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tayabiggs_art/

Davinder Hart
Davinder Hart Art

Davinder Hart is an indigenous artist who was born in Perth, Western Australian. His family roots connect from Bibbulmun & Katanning in the south west region of the Noongar people. After turning one he grew up in Adelaide till he was eighteen.

He traveled to Ayers Rock Resort in early 2013 where he became an indigenous activities presenter showcasing his culture to the guests that arrived from around the world. Running workshops such as boomerang & spear throwing, Bush tucker talks, didgeridoo and traditional dance.

Davinder is strongly connected to the Ngemba people west of New South Wales. They have provided him with identity and ownership for his culture by going out bush and practicing old traditional ways. With knowledge passed down from his uncles and aunties he’s able to tell stories through his paintings. His Paintings reveal the traditional lessons that show the morals, ethics and values as well as his own personal lessons along his cultural journey.

Since 2016 Davinder has become a local resident in Port Douglas in northern QLD. Davinder has been developing successfully as an indigenous artist. Davinder’s unique art has been selling locally, with in Australia and starting to become popular with clientele overseas such as the UK and USA. Davinder would like to acknowledge his uncle Waylon Boney & Grandfather Paul Gordon for their knowledge passed down.

Interested in yarning further with Davinder and exploring his artworks, check out his facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/davinderhartart/ OR Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davinder.hart.art/

Luke Mallie
Mallie Designs

Luke Mallie is of both Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent with ties to the Kuku Yalanji Nation in the Daintree/Mossman, North Queensland, and from Kubin Village on Moa Island in the Torres Strait Islands. He is the youngest of seven children and have always been encouraged to draw by his family since he was a young child. Luke grew up in Brisbane for much of my life but studied a 2 year art program in Cairns and often visit his family and mothers country in Far North Queensland. After completing a BA of Visual Art (majoring in painting) at the Queensland College of Art in Brisbane he moved to Mackay where he worked as a graphic designer, web developer, and TAFE lecturer. He also studied a BA of Multimedia Studies at Central Queensland University to build upon his digital program skills.

Luke has over 20 years art experience and his artistic styles are very contemporary and diverse, ranging from original paintings, graphic designs, illustrations, caricatures and more. His main inspirations for his work come from his rich traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, his family and his tropical surroundings, which influences the rich colours that he uses. Luke’s art is also influenced by pop culture, modern architecture, fashion and advertising. His drive comes from knowing his artwork can create beauty in the lives of others and help inspire and empower them to create something amazing in their own lives.

If you would like to view more of Luke’s great work and discuss opportunities further, please check out his website - http://www.malliedesigns.com/