Bilima
- Artist Name: Melissa Henry
- Dimensions: 100cm x 76cm
- Artist Location: NSW
- Medium: Acrylic
- Category: First Nations
The background shows many earthy tones reflecting the natural environment.
The composition reflects a deep spiral connection to the land and the Turtle's role within our ecosystem, celebrating the rich heritage and storytelling of Aboriginal culture.
Melissa lives on Country in the bush with her family and Yindi the Kelpie. She draws her inspiration from her surroundings, her elders and ancestors.
Her life experiences, emotions, feelings and the many natural objects found on Country allow her art to flourish naturally.
Her motivation to paint is to raise awareness and understanding of Aboriginal history and the struggles that can be tied with it. She cares for country to help protect it for our future generations to come, allowing our culture to survive and thrive.
She hopes that her art inspires people to seek out the abundance of Knowledge, beauty and healing qualities that our culture has to offer. This shines brightly through her work.
Milumba is the word for Shine in the local Dhurga language on Yuin Country.
"We all have the ability to shine"
*Please note artwork will not be shipped until after the 2024 Finalist Exhibition which ends in mid-October 2024.