Wala Djunda - Glennys Briggs - Taungurung/Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta Firstnationscraft Kenita's artistry transcends conventional boundaries

Kenita's artistry transcends conventional boundaries

living and sustaining her art practice in the Border region

I’m painting and Dad’s doing his thing

Drawing inspiration from her diverse lineage and the richness of her heritage

Torry is focused and has found passion creating greater cultural awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture to the wider community

Wala Djunda - Glennys Briggs - Taungurung/Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta Firstnationscraft Kenita's artistry transcends conventional boundariesAcrylic on Canvas Stretched Size: 2 X 920mm x 610mm Artwork Story: I grew up on my father's country of the Yorta Yorta people. Water birds were a part of everyday life along the river whewre we lived. The Murray River traditionally called Milawa Dungala and its waterways and contributories are home to a large family of wala djunda (water birds). The Wodonga Creek and Gateway Island wetlands along the walking tracks are havens for some of these birds.