Melissa Ladkin "Watalong" Toby Cedar These significant artistic designs collectively

These significant artistic designs collectively are called ‘Jilamara’

Oils on Canvas

eastern Australia

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

Acrylics on Canvas with Black Tasmanian Oak Frame

Melissa Ladkin "Watalong" Toby Cedar These significant artistic designs collectively"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