Melissa Ladkin "Watalong" Toby Cedar Melissa a proud descendant of

Melissa a proud descendant of the Awabakal / Wonnarua / Bundjalung peoples has been caring for country most of her life joins Nickolla Clark a young Arakwal woman of the Bundjalung nation from Byron Bay

Painting of the face also occurs

2233339 Size 111 x 95 cms Acrylics on Linen Canvas

eastern Australia

He is a member of the indigenous Gunditjmara people and is a descendant of the Truganini family line

Melissa Ladkin "Watalong" Toby Cedar Melissa a proud descendant of"My practice represents the multi layered history of our people and our intrinsic connection to country. I have been caring for country for most of my life and have a reciprocal relationship with the land. This practice has brought me closer to the heart of our ancient land and shares old stories & wisdom. Ochres are living, sentient beings, filled with energy & spirit and hold a knowing that is learned over deep time. I acknowledge and honour the