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Baayi (Meaning Footprints) Part 2 - Places

I pay my respect to Elders, past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

Baayi, in Wiradjuri language means footsteps. In this series, I hope to take you on a journey through footsteps from my humble beginnings, to where I am today. I also invite you to pay respects to our ancestors whose footprints paved the way forward for us to be here on this beautiful land we call mother earth.

In this series you will see many large circular concentric shapes. They are my depiction of a traditional Aboriginal symbol for a campsite, or place of rest. These campsite symbols represent the many places that I have been, and the places that my ancestors were before me. You will notice that some of these symbols are not complete. The incomplete symbols represent places I have visited that did not feel like home. These places made me feel restless and unsettled, compelling me to move on. To keep searching for a place that would make me feel whole. The many dots you will see throughout the painting represents the many footsteps I have taken, and my ancestors before me. You will also see travelling symbols throughout in groups of three. These circular symbols joined by many dots, represent my journey of becoming a mum to my three beautiful children. A journey which made me feel whole. My exploration of many colours in these pieces depict the ever changing colours of mother earth and how blessed I feel to witness such beauty each and every day.

Our lives are already mapped out for us and where we were meant to end up was written in the sand long before we were born. As a child growing up on Wiradjuri land, I spent many times escaping to the banks of the Macquarie River, in Dubbo NSW, where I was born. I always felt a sense of freedom whenever I was near the river. I would spend many hours drawing wavy lines and circles in the sand with a stick, making my way from one end of the riverbank, as far as I could go, forever daydreaming of what I wanted to be when I grew up.

Our ancestors before us, though their footsteps are barely visible now, were here, and that is why we are here today. I often think about my grandfather and my father, who were drovers. They drove the land in order to make better lives for my family and in a way, protected us from the harm of the outside world. They always searched for special places that made my family and I feel safe. Safe to be free and enjoy the offerings of mother earth.

As I continue on my journey, I leave my footprints along the way. I have found my place. By becoming a mum now my circle is now truly whole. I am safe now and I am here.

Lizzy

Title of artwork: Baayi (Meaning Footprints) Part 2 - Places Original

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 92cm x 62cm

Year: 2022

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Baayi (Meaning Footprints) Part 3 - Searching

I pay my respect to Elders, past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

Baayi, in Wiradjuri language means footsteps. In this series, I hope to take you on a journey through footsteps from my humble beginnings, to where I am today. I also invite you to pay respects to our ancestors whose footprints paved the way forward for us to be here on this beautiful land we call mother earth.

In this series you will see many large circular concentric shapes. They are my depiction of a traditional Aboriginal symbol for a campsite, or place of rest. These campsite symbols represent the many places that I have been, and the places that my ancestors were before me. You will notice that some of these symbols are not complete. The incomplete symbols represent places I have visited that did not feel like home. These places made me feel restless and unsettled, compelling me to move on. To keep searching for a place that would make me feel whole. The many dots you will see throughout the painting represents the many footsteps I have taken, and my ancestors before me. You will also see travelling symbols throughout in groups of three. These circular symbols joined by many dots, represent my journey of becoming a mum to my three beautiful children. A journey which made me feel whole. My exploration of many colours in these pieces depict the ever changing colours of mother earth and how blessed I feel to witness such beauty each and every day.

Our lives are already mapped out for us and where we were meant to end up was written in the sand long before we were born. As a child growing up on Wiradjuri land, I spent many times escaping to the banks of the Macquarie River, in Dubbo NSW, where I was born. I always felt a sense of freedom whenever I was near the river. I would spend many hours drawing wavy lines and circles in the sand with a stick, making my way from one end of the riverbank, as far as I could go, forever daydreaming of what I wanted to be when I grew up.

Our ancestors before us, though their footsteps are barely visible now, were here, and that is why we are here today. I often think about my grandfather and my father, who were drovers. They drove the land in order to make better lives for my family and in a way, protected us from the harm of the outside world. They always searched for special places that made my family and I feel safe. Safe to be free and enjoy the offerings of mother earth.

As I continue on my journey, I leave my footprints along the way. I have found my place. By becoming a mum now my circle is now truly whole. I am safe now and I am here.

Lizzy

Title of artwork: Baayi (Meaning Footprints) Part 3 - Searching Original

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 62cm x 92cm

Year: 2022

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Baayi (Meaning Footprints) Part 4 - The Journey

I pay my respect to Elders, past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

Baayi, in Wiradjuri language means footsteps. In this series, I hope to take you on a journey through footsteps from my humble beginnings, to where I am today. I also invite you to pay respects to our ancestors whose footprints paved the way forward for us to be here on this beautiful land we call mother earth.

In this series you will see many large circular concentric shapes. They are my depiction of a traditional Aboriginal symbol for a campsite, or place of rest. These campsite symbols represent the many places that I have been, and the places that my ancestors were before me. You will notice that some of these symbols are not complete. The incomplete symbols represent places I have visited that did not feel like home. These places made me feel restless and unsettled, compelling me to move on. To keep searching for a place that would make me feel whole. The many dots you will see throughout the painting represents the many footsteps I have taken, and my ancestors before me. You will also see travelling symbols throughout in groups of three. These circular symbols joined by many dots, represent my journey of becoming a mum to my three beautiful children. A journey which made me feel whole. My exploration of many colours in these pieces depict the ever changing colours of mother earth and how blessed I feel to witness such beauty each and every day.

Our lives are already mapped out for us and where we were meant to end up was written in the sand long before we were born. As a child growing up on Wiradjuri land, I spent many times escaping to the banks of the Macquarie River, in Dubbo NSW, where I was born. I always felt a sense of freedom whenever I was near the river. I would spend many hours drawing wavy lines and circles in the sand with a stick, making my way from one end of the riverbank, as far as I could go, forever daydreaming of what I wanted to be when I grew up.

Our ancestors before us, though their footsteps are barely visible now, were here, and that is why we are here today. I often think about my grandfather and my father, who were drovers. They drove the land in order to make better lives for my family and in a way, protected us from the harm of the outside world. They always searched for special places that made my family and I feel safe. Safe to be free and enjoy the offerings of mother earth.

As I continue on my journey, I leave my footprints along the way. I have found my place. By becoming a mum now my circle is now truly whole. I am safe now and I am here.

Lizzy

Title of artwork: Baayi (Meaning Footprints) Part 4 - The Journey Original

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 62cm x 92cm

Year: 2022

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa (Meaning Sweet Rain) - Reflections

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient, traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicately painted dots that surround just the bottom of each coloured stroke in a cascading effect. The colour of each drop applied in layers of fine art strokes, holds a special significance in my life story, as well as a visual memory of the beautiful Australian landscape through my eyes. The circular symbol, painted offset to the left of the canvas and formed by intricately painted dots, is representative in Aboriginal Culture of a Campsite; a special meeting place or place of rest.

Have you ever taken the time to reflect on your life and look back on moments of greatness? There is beauty in just about anything if you take the time to find it. Looking back on a rainy night, as the rain was falling down on the pavement, I could see a multitude of colours starting to form. The reflection of the street lights, highlighting the wet paved ground from where the rain had fallen, began to reveal tome glimpses of gold specks. This subtle beauty, I was blessed to see, brought emotions of happiness, happy to be alive and grateful to be witness to such simple beauty. It is these gentle reminders that come into my daily life that welcome a moment of reflection of the great times, a kind reminder to always choose grace when past pain arises.

As the colours blend, I celebrate all the things I am grateful for and to see in this world. The delicate cups of raindrops are celebrated by the gold dots to emphasise the importance of rain and that to many is liquid gold.

Lizzy

Title of artwork: Marrunga Yubaa (Meaning Sweet Rain) - Reflections

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 62cm x 46cm

Collection: Sweet Rain Series

Year: 2022

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa (Meaning Sweet Rain) - Beyond The Clouds

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient, traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicately painted dots that surround just the bottom of each coloured stroke in a cascading effect. The colour of each drop applied in layers of fine art strokes, holds a special significance in my life story, as well as a visual memory of the beautiful Australian landscape through my eyes. The circular symbol, painted offset to the left of the canvas and formed by intricately painted dots, is representative in Aboriginal Culture of a Campsite; a special meeting place or place of rest.

Beyond the Clouds is inspired by the quote “Never Lose hope. The darkest clouds precede the loveliest rain!” ~ Avijeet DasIn

In creating this artwork, I chose to paint a reflection of my life, the life I have always fought for, the one I never gave up on, even when I thought I couldn’t go on any further.

The exploration of the colour blue and its vast array of shades, highlighted by fine strokes of metallic silver are explored on canvas. The tonal shades in pure magic of their own, create a calming movement in celebration of the beauty the rains brought to my country when it was desperately needed. Falling on country with such grace and restoring the Australian peoples faith that every cloud has a silver lining.

Lizzy

Title of artwork: Marrunga Yubaa (Meaning Sweet Rain) - Beyond the Clouds

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 62cm x 46cm

Collection: Sweet Rain Series

Year: 2022

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa (Meaning Sweet Rain) - When The Dust Settles

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient, traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicately painted dots that surround just the bottom of each coloured stroke in a cascading effect. The colour of each drop applied in layers of fine art strokes, holds a special significance in my life story, as well as a visual memory of the beautiful Australian landscape through my eyes. The circular symbol, painted offset to the left of the canvas and formed by intricately painted dots, is representative in Aboriginal Culture of a Campsite; a special meeting place or place of rest.

In creating this artwork, I wanted to capture a moment in time when my community and others throughout Australia were experiencing the worst drought in 100 years. As I watched the red dust roll in from the west and engulf our town, I wished for the rains to come, to settle the dust. At that moment, I envisioned the rain falling from the clouds in a blend of crystal blue shades with delicate cups of liquid gold rain drops, making their journey to the earth, changing as they fall. A new shade ofred and brown blended together begins to form as the raindrops fall and the dust finally settles on Country, laying a blanket of gold.

Lizzy

Title of artwork: Marrunga Yubaa (Meaning Sweet Rain) - When The Dust Settles

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 62cm x 46cm

Collection: Sweet Rain Series

Year: 2022

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa - Against the Elements - Part 1

I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicate dots that surround just the bottom of each coloured stroke, rather than a continuous line. The colour of each drop signifies part of my life story, applied in layers of fine art strokes.

The inspiration for my art comes from within. My work portrays thoughts and feelings that have been waiting in my heart and mind to be revealed.​​​​​​​​

Have you ever been caught in a rainstorm that feels like the rain is coming in sideways and there is no escape? This is very much how I view my life at times. No matter how hard I try to get through, sometimes things just keep going sideways.

Even though the impact of the weather can be harsh, finding an inner strength pushes me through. Pushes me through the toughest of elements. A quote by – Vivian Greene reads, “life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… it's about learning to dance in the rain.”

In my life I spent a lot of time waiting for the storm to pass, until finally I learnt to dance in the rain and from this I now see that clouds are not always dark. There is colour in almost anything if you take the time to really look beyond.

In this artwork, I have explored a soft colour palette to take you on a journey where you decide what colours your clouds are and what colour the rain should be that follows.

I hope this story inspires you to expect and accept change, that you are strong to endure so much. I hope you see an amazing colourful world.

Lizzy

Title of Artwork: Marrunga Yubaa - Against the Elements - Part 1

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 64.5 cm x 64.5 cm

Year: 2022

Collection: Marrunga Yubaa (Sweet Rain)

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa - Against the Elements - Part 2

I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicate dots that surround just the bottom of each coloured stroke, rather than a continuous line. The colour of each drop signifies part of my life story, applied in layers of fine art strokes.

The inspiration for my art comes from within. My work portrays thoughts and feelings that have been waiting in my heart and mind to be revealed.​​​​​​​​

Have you ever been caught in a rainstorm that feels like the rain is coming in sideways and there is no escape? This is very much how I view my life at times. No matter how hard I try to get through, sometimes things just keep going sideways.

Even though the impact of the weather can be harsh, finding an inner strength pushes me through. Pushes me through the toughest of elements. A quote by – Vivian Greene reads, “life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… it's about learning to dance in the rain.”

In my life I spent a lot of time waiting for the storm to pass, until finally I learnt to dance in the rain and from this I now see that clouds are not always dark. There is colour in almost anything if you take the time to really look beyond.

In this artwork, I have explored a soft colour palette to take you on a journey where you decide what colours your clouds are and what colour the rain should be that follows.

I hope this story inspires you to expect and accept change, that you are strong to endure so much. I hope you see an amazing colourful world.

Lizzy

Title of Artwork: Marrunga Yubaa - Against the Elements - Part 2

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 64.5 cm x 64.5 cm

Year: 2022

Collection: Marrunga Yubaa (Sweet Rain)

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa - Against the Elements - Part 3

I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicate dots that surround just the bottom of each coloured stroke, rather than a continuous line. The colour of each drop signifies part of my life story, applied in layers of fine art strokes.

The inspiration for my art comes from within. My work portrays thoughts and feelings that have been waiting in my heart and mind to be revealed.​​​​​​​​

Have you ever been caught in a rainstorm that feels like the rain is coming in sideways and there is no escape? This is very much how I view my life at times. No matter how hard I try to get through, sometimes things just keep going sideways.

Even though the impact of the weather can be harsh, finding an inner strength pushes me through. Pushes me through the toughest of elements. A quote by – Vivian Greene reads, “life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… it's about learning to dance in the rain.”

In my life I spent a lot of time waiting for the storm to pass, until finally I learnt to dance in the rain and from this I now see that clouds are not always dark. There is colour in almost anything if you take the time to really look beyond.

In this artwork, I have explored a soft colour palette to take you on a journey where you decide what colours your clouds are and what colour the rain should be that follows.

I hope this story inspires you to expect and accept change, that you are strong to endure so much. I hope you see an amazing colourful world.

Lizzy

Title of Artwork: Marrunga Yubaa - Against the Elements - Part 3

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 64.5 cm x 64.5 cm

Year: 2022

Collection: Marrunga Yubaa (Sweet Rain)

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Nganhayung - Ourselves

I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

This painting is significant in my journey, of finding my place and growing. In recognition of the importance in being ourselves, this story is inspired by the quote “To be yourself in a world that is trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment”- Ralph Waldo Emerson.

This painting is made up of two main elements; firstly, a series of large U-shaped symbols that in Aboriginal culture mean individual. I have painted these symbols in abstract geometric shapes and orientations to symbolise differences. They’re painted in unique individual colours that are inclusive and warming. Then prominently featuring is the traditional age-old technique of cross-hatching. The significance is in the individual symbols being tethered by the cross-hatching technique. It represents ‘Ourselves’ coming together, celebrating achievements, accepting similarities and differences, individually and collectively while being yourself.

It is not always easy to be yourself and sometimes you find you’re trying to fit in around others. It has taken a long time to truly believe in myself and to know that it is ok to be me. Since finding my place on this journey, I am myself, I belong in this world with everybody else and I am here to stay. I have been blessed to be born into two cultures, I am always proud of where I have come from.

I truly think if we believe in ourselves, we can achieve anything.

Lizzy x

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 1019 x 1019mm

Year: 2022

Price: $5,500

Secure the original piece here.

Gawaaymbanha - Welcome

I pay my respects to Elder’s past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised. 

I would like to begin with Gawaaymbanha or “Welcome” in Wiradjuri language to my home. Home is where my heart is, with my family, it is where everyone who comes through my door is made welcome, it’s the place I feel most loved.

From the centre of the painting the main feature is the large concentric shape stretching to the edge. This is my depiction of a traditional Aboriginal campsite symbol or place of rest. I have explored a neutral palette with varying shades that blend and overlap, darker and lighter hues blending seamlessly together. They are colours of warmth that ground the piece. It’s a feeling of country with earthen, sandy, woodland, and rocky tones throughout.

The campsite is made up of carefully placed dots in a distinct pattern to express the close and welcome ties I have with my family and friends. In this piece, home is the campsite, it’s significantly neutral, it’s big and wide enough to welcome many, there’s always enough room and love to go around.

By creating this piece, I hope it brings you warmth and takes you to a place where you feel the most welcomed.

My home. 

Lizzy x

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 1019 x 1019mm

Year: 2022

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Bunji - Friend

I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

Painted in modern contemporary monochrome, black and white, the choice is significant in my artwork to celebrate my two cultures coming together, and when I share a message close to my heart. The main symbol is of friend or mate. In the centre are two large shapes facing each other separated by a wavy vertical line. In Aboriginal culture, the U-shape, here on its side represent an individual, here they are facing, meaning friends. On the friend symbol there are tonal, subtle inside line markings that in my contemporary artistic style represents being prepared to go to battle, in this story, a battle for each other. In the centre the prominent circle has the technique of cross-hatching, this signifies a journey, in this story it’s the journeys you will take with your friend.

The outer plain and patterned circles within the fine geometric shapes represent a special meeting place or campsite through my own artistic lens. It is a special place that only a true friend can be. The pattern of many small dots are steps that a friend will take with you and throughout your life. The large plain sections, friendships appear in many forms, sometimes its smooth, and sometimes life leads us on different paths.

It goes without saying that friendships come and go, we change but they are sources of joy and laughter. If you are lucky to have more than one true friend that is a blessing. Cherish that friend that is by your side getting you through the darkest of days, that is a true gift from above. This journey hasn’t been smooth, but the battles have not been alone. Friends challenge and encourage us to keep reaching for the stars, no matter what forces try to bring us down.

This story is dedicated to those friends that play significant roles in your life and to give the message of thanks to that special friend of mine.

Thank you, my friend. Lizzy x

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 940 x 640mm

Year: 2022

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa - Purple Rain

I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicate dots that surround just the bottom of each coloured stroke, in a cascading effect. The colour of each drop signifies a part of my life story and is applied in layers of fine art strokes. The colours hold a visual memory of the beautiful Australian landscapes through my eyes.

With my fascination with rain comes my ever-evolving exploration with colour. When colours are mixed and blended to form a multitude of shades there becomes choice. In my Purple Rain series, I hope to take you on a journey with me, exploring colours through my eyes. Life is about choices and your choice can ultimately change the path you are meant to take. When red and blue are mixed, they make purple, and just like that red and blue took a new path. As the colours blend, I celebrate all the things I am grateful for and to see in this world. The delicate cups of raindrops are celebrated by the gold dots to emphasise the importance of rain and that to many is liquid gold.

The purple rain series is about accepting change. It’s about evolving and not letting things in the past prevent you from having a future.

Lizzy x

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 1219 x 914mm

Year: 2021

Collection: Sweet Rain

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa - Purple Rain Edition #2

I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicate dots that surround just the bottom of each coloured stroke, in a cascading effect. The colour of each drop signifies a part of my life story and is applied in layers of fine art strokes. The colours hold a visual memory of the beautiful Australian landscapes through my eyes.

With my fascination with rain comes my ever-evolving exploration with colour. When colours are mixed and blended to form a multitude of shades there becomes choice. In my Purple Rain series, I hope to take you on a journey with me, exploring colours through my eyes. Life is about choices and your choice can ultimately change the path you are meant to take. When red and blue are mixed, they make purple, and just like that red and blue took a new path. As the colours blend, I celebrate all the things I am grateful for and to see in this world. The delicate cups of raindrops are celebrated by the gold dots to emphasise the importance of rain and that to many is liquid gold.

The rain that falls on country filling our rivers and dams, as it flows over the mountain tops into the valleys. In this painting there are three mountains that represent each of my three children, with the sun always shining over them and in my heart.

The purple rain series is about accepting change. It’s about evolving and not letting things in the past prevent you from having a future.

Lizzy x

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak

Dimensions: 1219 x 914mm

Year: 2022

Collection: Sweet Rain

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa - Pride

I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicate dots that surround just the bottom of each colour stroke, rather than a continuous line. The colour of each drop signifies part of my life story and is applied in layers of fine art strokes.

The colour combinations in this series signifies parts of my journey. My story has deep, sometimes dark memories that are like landscapes immersed in time then come to vivid life. In this story the colours mark a universal celebration of acceptance, freedom to be oneself and a pride that’s more significant for some.

My work is inspired by many elements, nature, my surroundings, fashion and design also music. When lyrics resonate, a song ignites memories, my emotions flow through my art.

For me this rainbow marks pride in myself, and my culture. As the song ‘This is Me’ by Kesha. It is about standing proud of who we are, accepting and loving yourself with all your differences.

It’s now time I say, “Words can’t be taken back once spoken out loud”. As lyrics by Kesha sing proud

“When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out I am brave, I am proof
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me

Look out cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me”

I continue my journey giving thanks to the rain, a sweet reminder of all the important things I cannot live without. Dedicated with all my love to my brother Brian.

Lizzy x

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak 

Dimensions: 450 x 910mm

Year: 2022

Collection: Sweet Rain

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Marrunga Yubaa - Snowfall

I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

The Sweet Rain series is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life. It signifies a raindrop’s journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to the land and our lives. The ancient traditional Aboriginal symbol of rain is portrayed through my own contemporary artistic lens. I have designed the symbol to have a cup of delicate dots that surround just the bottom of each colour stroke, rather than a continuous line. The colour of each drop signifies part of my life story and is applied in layers of fine art strokes.

The crisp colours I have explored in this piece are icy shades of winter, blue and aqua with tips of white. This is the memory of my first wonderful trip to Perisher with my now husband, where we saw the snowy mountains, home of the Monero Ngarigo people within the Kosciuszko National Park region. The experience as we travelled higher up the mountains, seeing and feeling rain that is so cold, the droplets felt like ice. Then experiencing the amazing changing colour palette of the pure snow and the blue sky that is a crisp array of blues and whites, with clouds like silver.

This story is of an amazing natural element that comes to us in so many different forms, but its importance is the same. This painting is like all of us, though we come in many different forms, our importance is the same. I have learnt to appreciate this beautiful life source in all its wonder and like life, it’s importance to us all. We may not appreciate icy rains at the time they fall, we take it for granted, yet we are grateful to have experienced it in our blessed life.

I share my fascination of rain using this unique art formation and symbol that is my own. I continue my life journey giving thanks to the rain, a sweet reminder of all the important things I cannot live without.

Lizzy x

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak 

Dimensions: 640 x 940mm

Year: 2022

Collection: Sweet Rain

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Ngina - Here

I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised.

As we go through our lives, we set out on a quest to find a place we feel the most connected to. This painting tells a story of finding that place, coming together as one and the journey taken to get there.

The large mountain symbols that feature strongly across the bottom of the painting depict the obstacles climbed to reach one life’s desired destination. Around the mountains, amongst the earthen toned rolling hills, there are watering hole symbols in golden ochre, these ancient symbols in Aboriginal language depict a place of rest, an opportunity to revitalise to continue the journey ahead. Across the centre of the painting, long connected travelling symbols are representation of the winding roads through life and the hundreds of intricately painted dots depict the feet walking throughout the travels of oneself.

In the top left corner of the painting is the Aboriginal symbol for the sun, sitting on the horizon shining brightly across the lands in a carefully chosen palette of soft but strong tones including blush pink, coral and strawberry red. To the right of the painting there are four traditional rainbow symbols representing the many experiences we’re blessed within our time together on these lands. Floating delicately above the rainbows are twelve white stars, to me these are my many family members whose spirits guide my journey.

This story is one of finding the place where we can say we are happy, and we are here. Here we have found where we fit, and it is here that we make our home. It is a beautiful tale of conquering those mountains to find your forever.

Lizzy x

Material: Acrylic on Canvas

Frame: Floating Tasmanian Oak 

Year: 2022

Collection: Ngina - Here

Note: This original piece has been sold, prints available only.

Galingabangbur Children

In this painting you will see three large ∩ shapes, these symbols in aboriginal culture represent individuals. My journey is expressed in this artwork with those three symbols depicted with strong lines representing my three children standing proud, strong and united while the rounded edges depict their softness and caring souls. You will also see dominant symbols that represent fire, water, and smoke while the vast array of intricate small dots filling the background of the painting portray the many footsteps I have taken and will continue to do for my children, guiding them on their life path. As, a mother I will do anything for my children, I have represented that in the foreground with earth toned mountains I would move, the waves I will help them conquer through the heaviest of seas and the fire to walk-through. Lastly, the three round symbols floating above represent the sun that shines brightly for each of my children, as they shine forever in my heart.

I give thanks every day that I was blessed a beautiful daughter and two sons and feel proud to be their mother

Natural Elements Collection

Sweet Rain Series

Limited Edition

Marrunga Yubaa Spring

2021

To compliment Sweet Rain as seen on The Block (available only on the Block Shop) is the brand new Marrunga Yubaa Sweet Rain Spring! The original Spring was featured in Domain - click image for the article!

The rain collection is designed to ignite imagination and celebrate life! It signifies a rain drops journey from the clouds to the earth and its importance to all seasons. With a cup of delicate dots at the bottom of each colour block, this symbol, through my lens depicts individual gentle spring rain drops. In this piece ”the spring edition “I have explored bright, warm, and soft colours with subtle hints of green blue and earthen tones.

According to the seasonal calendar, Spring is a season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom, animals awaken, and the earth seems to come to life again after the dry cold. There are sun showers and Rainbows, that stretch far across our skies. These softer droplets cascade down to their resting place, once again filling our rivers and dams and giving life to the seeds that have laid dormant in the frost of winter. As I continue my journey, truly discovering the amazing lifestyle connection of everything to country, I give thanks to the rain, it reminds me of the important things I cannot live without. A tribute to the beautiful life source that can be taken for granted.

Seasons in life good or bad do not last, but in time rain will come again. Have you ever taken the time to really see rain falling in all its beauty? I hope this story inspires you to expect and accept change, that you are strong to endure so much and like each seasons beauty, I hope you see an amazing colourful world.

Tidda - Sister

2020

This painting symbolises that special woman, that has been there for you. 

She has taken the journey with you and has been by your side through the tough times and the good. 

She has been to many places with you, through the highs and lows. 

Even if you’re on the other side of the world she is always there. 

This painting is dedicated to that special woman, my sister. 

Ngumba - Sometimes

2020

As we go through our lives, we sometimes feel disconnected within.

 In this painting I depict the beautiful ocean reaching out and connecting with the land. The colours I have chosen to use are to celebrate this connection between the two and its beauty.

 Sometimes, just reaching out to that someone, or allowing that someone to reach out to you, could be the beginning of a beautiful journey and the connection you have been searching for.

Baayi - Footprints

2020

I pay my respect to elders past and present and acknowledge the traditional owners of this land on which I was born and raised. 

In this painting you will see footprints that are barely visible.

The colours i have used are to depict sandstone and earth and The symbols depict the journey our ancestors took before us.

 Like our ancestors before us, though their footsteps are barely visible now, they were here, and that is why we are here today.

 As I continue my journey, I leave my footprint along the way.

 I was here.

Woven Series

Gunhinharrung - Grandmother

2021

I introduce this emotional and spiritual story through my style of Contemporary Aboriginal Art, a soft but very strong piece lovingly dedicated to Nan, for all grandmothers. From the centre, a large circular concentric shape that is my depiction of a traditional Aboriginal symbol for a campsite, or place of rest. The campsites central section is made up of carefully painted dots that together look like individual threads of fine art, each weave is lovingly painted to look really tight to represent the close-knit connection we have with our grandmother. In this piece, she is the campsite, in the form of a tightly woven basket. The head of the family that we can turn to when things aren’t making sense. Grandmothers sometimes don’t have much, by widening the circle, I demonstrate there is always enough to go around, and a safe place to rest. The colour story sees the strong earthy tones repeat depicting the generational connection to country. The palette for the entire piece is a purposeful blend of tones from the centre representing our connection to Country, blending outward in its woven style, to the feminine pink shades that (to me) represent a soft place to fall. As the circle widens and the colours blend out, carefully placed dots represent many grandkids who are all different threads from that common centre, and sometimes these threads unravel. It is often that campsite and a Nans love that weaves those threads back together. People have fond memories of this, like me. As the artist, I am proud to share my maternal family briefly through this story. Nan was Elsie Kennedy born near White Cliffs NSW and the story she frequently told us was that she was born at the butt of a tree. She met and married my grandfather Fred Gibson, an Aboriginal drover on country like both their fathers before them.

The family’s droving life led them to eventually settle near local landmark Dundullimal, on the outskirts of Dubbo NSW. Nan later lived in town in a tiny “commission” house, she didn’t have much but had walls that stretched to fit us all and more, food would also stretch, and no one was left hungry. I have many fond memories finding refuge and sense with Nan, like sleeping top and tail with Cousin Tess before finding my place in the world. This piece will represent anyone’s own story, to dedicate their own “campsite” of individual and sometimes complex threads, I hope it depicts those times most dear to our hearts. Until we meet again in that special place beyond, love you Nan x