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NEVER FORGET OUR FALLEN
Artist: Wendy Rix
Language group: Yuwaalaraay (NSW)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The Never Forget polo honours our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters who fought at wars and participated in peace keeping missions. Indigenous Australians have served in virtually every conflict in which Australia has participated since the start of last century – from the Boer War to East Timor, and most likely Afghanistan also.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
NEVER FORGET OUR FALLEN
Artist: Wendy Rix
Language group: Yuwaalaraay (NSW)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The Never Forget polo honours our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters who fought at wars and participated in peace keeping missions. Indigenous Australians have served in virtually every conflict in which Australia has participated since the start of last century – from the Boer War to East Timor, and most likely Afghanistan also.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
NEVER FORGET OUR FALLEN
Artist: Wendy Rix
Language group: Yuwaalaraay (NSW)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The Never Forget polo honours our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters who fought at wars and participated in peace keeping missions. Indigenous Australians have served in virtually every conflict in which Australia has participated since the start of last century – from the Boer War to East Timor, and most likely Afghanistan also.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ISLAND TOTEM
Artist: Shelley Conway
Cultural background: South Sea Islander
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The cowrie shell has been used for many years in multiple ways from currency to divination, luck and jewelry.
“For me the cowrie is a totem from my childhood. I was always mesmerised by my auntie’s long threads of cowrie jewelry and the vibrant colours decorating her walls. It stirs warm memories of the traditional women in my family and the feeling of belonging to a community connected to both the land and water.”
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ISLAND TOTEM
Artist: Shelley Conway
Cultural background: South Sea Islander
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The cowrie shell has been used for many years in multiple ways from currency to divination, luck and jewelry.
“For me the cowrie is a totem from my childhood. I was always mesmerised by my auntie’s long threads of cowrie jewelry and the vibrant colours decorating her walls. It stirs warm memories of the traditional women in my family and the feeling of belonging to a community connected to both the land and water.”
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ISLAND TOTEM
Artist: Shelley Conway
Cultural background: South Sea Islander
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The cowrie shell has been used for many years in multiple ways from currency to divination, luck and jewelry.
“For me the cowrie is a totem from my childhood. I was always mesmerised by my auntie’s long threads of cowrie jewelry and the vibrant colours decorating her walls. It stirs warm memories of the traditional women in my family and the feeling of belonging to a community connected to both the land and water.”
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
REFLECTION (MAR-ASMER)
Artist: Daniel O'Shane
Language groups: Miriam Mer / Kuku Yalanji
Tribe: Meuram Totem: Beugerr (Booby Bird)
Hand-drawn on paper, 2019
Story:
The way Daniel expresses, conducts, approaches and executes his art is in fact his voice, treaty and truth. Reflection (Mar-asmer) reflects the notion that Daniel is heard through his art, and the artwork reflects how creating work is the truest form of his identity.
Daniel sees this as his own contract between himself and his culture. Not a single specific or literal image can represent these themes to Daniel. Reflection (Mar-asmer) embodies a map of Daniel's culture, his people and himself; which is a reflection of his voice, treaty and truth."
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
REFLECTION (MAR-ASMER)
Artist: Daniel O'Shane
Language groups: Miriam Mer / Kuku Yalanji
Tribe: Meuram Totem: Beugerr (Booby Bird)
Hand-drawn on paper, 2019
Story:
The way Daniel expresses, conducts, approaches and executes his art is in fact his voice, treaty and truth. Reflection (Mar-asmer) reflects the notion that Daniel is heard through his art, and the artwork reflects how creating work is the truest form of his identity.
Daniel sees this as his own contract between himself and his culture. Not a single specific or literal image can represent these themes to Daniel. Reflection (Mar-asmer) embodies a map of Daniel's culture, his people and himself; which is a reflection of his voice, treaty and truth."
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
REFLECTION (MAR-ASMER)
Artist: Daniel O'Shane
Language groups: Miriam Mer / Kuku Yalanji
Tribe: Meuram Totem: Beugerr (Booby Bird)
Hand-drawn on paper, 2019
Story:
The way Daniel expresses, conducts, approaches and executes his art is in fact his voice, treaty and truth. Reflection (Mar-asmer) reflects the notion that Daniel is heard through his art, and the artwork reflects how creating work is the truest form of his identity.
Daniel sees this as his own contract between himself and his culture. Not a single specific or literal image can represent these themes to Daniel. Reflection (Mar-asmer) embodies a map of Daniel's culture, his people and himself; which is a reflection of his voice, treaty and truth."
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
HIS UNCLE
Artist: Danial Kelly
Language group: Dharawal / Wadi Wadi (NSW)
Hand-drawn on paper, 2019
Story:
This artwork tells a story of boy to man: "My drawings are the introduction to culture, my new world. The finding of who and what my family is. The communication and the discovery of a new world.
The steps taken to begin my journey of understanding, the hardship fought through a new life, the growth of culture within ones self. The loss, the suffering, the worry, the concern, the shame, the clarity, The defining breakout moment. Becoming one."
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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HIS UNCLE
Artist: Danial Kelly
Language group: Dharawal / Wadi Wadi (NSW)
Hand-drawn on paper, 2019
Story:
This artwork tells a story of boy to man: "My drawings are the introduction to culture, my new world. The finding of who and what my family is. The communication and the discovery of a new world.
The steps taken to begin my journey of understanding, the hardship fought through a new life, the growth of culture within ones self. The loss, the suffering, the worry, the concern, the shame, the clarity, The defining breakout moment. Becoming one."
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
HIS UNCLE
Artist: Danial Kelly
Language group: Dharawal / Wadi Wadi (NSW)
Hand-drawn on paper, 2019
Story:
This artwork tells a story of boy to man: "My drawings are the introduction to culture, my new world. The finding of who and what my family is. The communication and the discovery of a new world.
The steps taken to begin my journey of understanding, the hardship fought through a new life, the growth of culture within ones self. The loss, the suffering, the worry, the concern, the shame, the clarity, The defining breakout moment. Becoming one."
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
MEETING PLACES
Artist: Meg Hansen
Language group: Quandamooka (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The artwork depicts meeting places that connect to one another and encourage the need of working together for a better future. Meeting places are symbolic to family and people, conveying the act of collaboration.
The use of dots that fill in the spaces between these meeting places depict voices, and in some cases overlap, displaying how the 'voices' are saying the same thing and working together for a better future. The different colours within the dots also represent different land areas and tribes.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
MEETING PLACES
Artist: Meg Hansen
Language group: Quandamooka (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The artwork depicts meeting places that connect to one another and encourage the need of working together for a better future. Meeting places are symbolic to family and people, conveying the act of collaboration.
The use of dots that fill in the spaces between these meeting places depict voices, and in some cases overlap, displaying how the 'voices' are saying the same thing and working together for a better future. The different colours within the dots also represent different land areas and tribes.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
MEETING PLACES
Artist: Meg Hansen
Language group: Quandamooka (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The artwork depicts meeting places that connect to one another and encourage the need of working together for a better future. Meeting places are symbolic to family and people, conveying the act of collaboration.
The use of dots that fill in the spaces between these meeting places depict voices, and in some cases overlap, displaying how the 'voices' are saying the same thing and working together for a better future. The different colours within the dots also represent different land areas and tribes.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
CENTRAL VOICES
Artist: Rachael Sarra
Language group: Goreng Goreng (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s work together for a shared future. To move forward and build a united Australia we must first recognise the important role and place that our First Nation Elders play at the centre of all cultural conversations.
It is through this respectful understanding that we, as First Nations People are able to navigate the complexities of walking in two worlds and in turn, use our voices to engage with the wider Australian community. Through this open and respectful way of communication we will start to build momentum for change towards an equal and just future.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
CENTRAL VOICES
Artist: Rachael Sarra
Language group: Goreng Goreng (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s work together for a shared future. To move forward and build a united Australia we must first recognise the important role and place that our First Nation Elders play at the centre of all cultural conversations.
It is through this respectful understanding that we, as First Nations People are able to navigate the complexities of walking in two worlds and in turn, use our voices to engage with the wider Australian community. Through this open and respectful way of communication we will start to build momentum for change towards an equal and just future.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
CENTRAL VOICES
Artist: Rachael Sarra
Language group: Goreng Goreng (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s work together for a shared future. To move forward and build a united Australia we must first recognise the important role and place that our First Nation Elders play at the centre of all cultural conversations.
It is through this respectful understanding that we, as First Nations People are able to navigate the complexities of walking in two worlds and in turn, use our voices to engage with the wider Australian community. Through this open and respectful way of communication we will start to build momentum for change towards an equal and just future.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
LORE - VOICES FROM OUR COUNTRY
Artist: Ailsa Walsh
Language group: Lardil, Kullili and Yuggera (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
This artwork showcases three suns representing past, present and future. The same Sun that looked after our ancestors, the same one that will look after our future generations. Aboriginal lore was passed on through the generations through songs, stories and dance and it governed all aspects of traditional life. It is important that the messages of our Elders are handed down, our voice is the most powerful tool we have.
If you listen close enough you will hear our ancestors speak of wisdom, through the rock pools, tree lines and the cracks in the Earth. This painting is dedicated to all Elders who use their voices, out of a dark place they are the beacon of light for us young ones.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
LORE - VOICES FROM OUR COUNTRY
Artist: Ailsa Walsh
Language group: Lardil, Kullili and Yuggera (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
This artwork showcases three suns representing past, present and future. The same Sun that looked after our ancestors, the same one that will look after our future generations. Aboriginal lore was passed on through the generations through songs, stories and dance and it governed all aspects of traditional life. It is important that the messages of our Elders are handed down, our voice is the most powerful tool we have.
If you listen close enough you will hear our ancestors speak of wisdom, through the rock pools, tree lines and the cracks in the Earth. This painting is dedicated to all Elders who use their voices, out of a dark place they are the beacon of light for us young ones.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
LORE - VOICES FROM OUR COUNTRY
Artist: Ailsa Walsh
Language group: Lardil, Kullili and Yuggera (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
This artwork showcases three suns representing past, present and future. The same Sun that looked after our ancestors, the same one that will look after our future generations. Aboriginal lore was passed on through the generations through songs, stories and dance and it governed all aspects of traditional life. It is important that the messages of our Elders are handed down, our voice is the most powerful tool we have.
If you listen close enough you will hear our ancestors speak of wisdom, through the rock pools, tree lines and the cracks in the Earth. This painting is dedicated to all Elders who use their voices, out of a dark place they are the beacon of light for us young ones.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
COASTAL DREAMING
Artist: Emma Louise-Hollingsworth
Language group: Kaanju/Kuku Ya’u/Girrimay (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The artwork was inspired by the Naidoc 2019 - Voice, Treaty, Truth. It represents the communities along the coast, and the mob within those communities. All of the communities are connected by lines, or “tracks” which are either walking tracks or tracks made by boats, as people go from island to mainland.
Coastal clans thrive as the tropical climate provides an abundance of fresh water, and the sea provides plenty of fish or ‘minya’ making for a healthy diet. Indigenous people have always fished sustainably and taken care of the land properly. If we come together we can learn how to take care of the waterways, sea and the land using traditional methods and save our environment.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
COASTAL DREAMING
Artist: Emma Louise-Hollingsworth
Language group: Kaanju/Kuku Ya’u/Girrimay (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The artwork was inspired by the Naidoc 2019 - Voice, Treaty, Truth. It represents the communities along the coast, and the mob within those communities. All of the communities are connected by lines, or “tracks” which are either walking tracks or tracks made by boats, as people go from island to mainland.
Coastal clans thrive as the tropical climate provides an abundance of fresh water, and the sea provides plenty of fish or ‘minya’ making for a healthy diet. Indigenous people have always fished sustainably and taken care of the land properly. If we come together we can learn how to take care of the waterways, sea and the land using traditional methods and save our environment.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
COASTAL DREAMING
Artist: Emma Louise-Hollingsworth
Language group: Kaanju/Kuku Ya’u/Girrimay (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2019
Story:
The artwork was inspired by the Naidoc 2019 - Voice, Treaty, Truth. It represents the communities along the coast, and the mob within those communities. All of the communities are connected by lines, or “tracks” which are either walking tracks or tracks made by boats, as people go from island to mainland.
Coastal clans thrive as the tropical climate provides an abundance of fresh water, and the sea provides plenty of fish or ‘minya’ making for a healthy diet. Indigenous people have always fished sustainably and taken care of the land properly. If we come together we can learn how to take care of the waterways, sea and the land using traditional methods and save our environment.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
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| Bust | 81-85 | 86-90 | 91-95 | 96-101 | 102-108 | 109-114 | 115-121 | 122-127 |
| Waist | 64-67 | 68-72 | 73-77 | 78-82 | 83-86 | 87-91 | 92-97 | 98-104 |
| Hip | 91-94 | 95-99 | 100-104 | 105-110 | 111-116 | 117-122 | 123-128 | 129-135 |
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| Bust | 81-85 | 86-90 | 91-95 | 96-101 | 102-108 | 109-114 | 115-121 | 122-127 |
| Waist | 64-67 | 68-72 | 73-77 | 78-82 | 83-86 | 87-91 | 92-97 | 98-104 |
| Hip | 91-94 | 95-99 | 100-104 | 105-110 | 111-116 | 117-122 | 123-128 | 129-135 |
SEASHELLS
Artist: Eden Jamieson
Language group: Minjungbal (NSW)
Ink on paper, 2017
Story:
Eden’s biggest inspiration is the ocean and it’s amazing creatures. Seashells signifies the beautiful array of shells that can be found along the shorelines of the coast. The artwork also represents a memory in which she would collect washed up things as a child while wandering along the beach
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
SEASHELLS
Artist: Eden Jamieson
Language group: Minjungbal (NSW)
Ink on paper, 2017
Story:
Eden’s biggest inspiration is the ocean and it’s amazing creatures. Seashells signifies the beautiful array of shells that can be found along the shorelines of the coast. The artwork also represents a memory in which she would collect washed up things as a child while wandering along the beach
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
SEASHELLS
Artist: Eden Jamieson
Language group: Minjungbal (NSW)
Ink on paper, 2017
Story:
Eden’s biggest inspiration is the ocean and it’s amazing creatures. Seashells signifies the beautiful array of shells that can be found along the shorelines of the coast. The artwork also represents a memory in which she would collect washed up things as a child while wandering along the beach
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
SPIRIT OF BINING
Artist: Eden Jamieson
Language group: Minjungbal (NSW)
Ink on paper, 2016
Story:
This artwork represents the ancient sea turtle and its journey travelled in and out of the various current of the ocean. The inner turtle represents it’s skeleton; the outer turtle embodies the various currents it has travelled through over many years. Although the turtle is ever-travelling, it always returns to the same place; as if migrating..
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
SPIRIT OF BINING
Artist: Eden Jamieson
Language group: Minjungbal (NSW)
Ink on paper, 2016
Story:
This artwork represents the ancient sea turtle and its journey travelled in and out of the various current of the ocean. The inner turtle represents it’s skeleton; the outer turtle embodies the various currents it has travelled through over many years. Although the turtle is ever-travelling, it always returns to the same place; as if migrating..
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
SPIRIT OF BINING
Artist: Eden Jamieson
Language group: Minjungbal (NSW)
Ink on paper, 2016
Story:
This artwork represents the ancient sea turtle and its journey travelled in and out of the various current of the ocean. The inner turtle represents it’s skeleton; the outer turtle embodies the various currents it has travelled through over many years. Although the turtle is ever-travelling, it always returns to the same place; as if migrating..
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ROCKPOOLS
Artist: Nathan Patterson
Language group: Wagiman (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2016
Story:
The original artwork symbolises Nathan’s families strong connection to the salt water. This painting represents the coastline, and symbolises the rockpools which he visits with his family to connect the back to the saltwater.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ROCKPOOLS
Artist: Nathan Patterson
Language group: Wagiman (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2016
Story:
The original artwork symbolises Nathan’s families strong connection to the salt water. This painting represents the coastline, and symbolises the rockpools which he visits with his family to connect the back to the saltwater.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ROCKPOOLS
Artist: Nathan Patterson
Language group: Wagiman (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2016
Story:
The original artwork symbolises Nathan’s families strong connection to the salt water. This painting represents the coastline, and symbolises the rockpools which he visits with his family to connect the back to the saltwater.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
DREAMTIME
Artist: Marou Wing
Language group: Noongar (WA)
Acrylic on canvas, 2014
Story:
This artwork tells an important family story. Dreamtime focuses on the travels of his ancestors and the significant sites that they passed. Specific information about the journey is hidden in certain dot forms marked with certain colours. The minimal depiction in this particular work conveys the distance between landmarks and important places.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
DREAMTIME
Artist: Marou Wing
Language group: Noongar (WA)
Acrylic on canvas, 2014
Story:
This artwork tells an important family story. Dreamtime focuses on the travels of his ancestors and the significant sites that they passed. Specific information about the journey is hidden in certain dot forms marked with certain colours. The minimal depiction in this particular work conveys the distance between landmarks and important places.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
DREAMTIME
Artist: Marou Wing
Language group: Noongar (WA)
Acrylic on canvas, 2014
Story:
This artwork tells an important family story. Dreamtime focuses on the travels of his ancestors and the significant sites that they passed. Specific information about the journey is hidden in certain dot forms marked with certain colours. The minimal depiction in this particular work conveys the distance between landmarks and important places.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ANKERRE JUKURRPA (EMU DREAMING) – FEATHERS
Artist: Raymond Walters Japanangka
Language group: Anmatyerre / Alyawarre (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
During the Jukurrpa (Dreamtime) many Ankerre (Emu) travelled across the Central Australian region from the Western Desert to the East, many of them perished, leaving behind significant sites and stories.
During their long journey one of the Ankerre went searching for food, a bush tucker, called Kutjuta (Bush Tomato). The Ankerre came across an old Ahltora (Bush Turkey) in Ngarleyekwerleng grass plains, my Grandfathers country. The Ankerre asked the Ahltora if he had any Kutjuta, the Ahltora replied that he had only dry, tasteless bush tucker. The Ankerre was too tired to travel and so he stayed around, waiting for the Ahltora to wander away. When the Ahltora flew away in the evening the Ankerre searched the area where he had seen the Ahltora earlier. As he walked around he came across a big tree and behind the tree was a deep trench filled with bush tucker, Kutjuta.
The Ankerre tasted one of the Kutjuta and it was sweet and tasty. The Ahltora returned and found the Ankerre eating his hidden store of Kutjuta. They started to argue and began to fight. The Ankerre tried to hit the Ahltora with his wing and missed, hitting and splitting a Kutjuta and spreading the rest around, creating Ngarleyekwerleng.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ANKERRE JUKURRPA (EMU DREAMING) – FEATHERS
Artist: Raymond Walters Japanangka
Language group: Anmatyerre / Alyawarre (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
During the Jukurrpa (Dreamtime) many Ankerre (Emu) travelled across the Central Australian region from the Western Desert to the East, many of them perished, leaving behind significant sites and stories.
During their long journey one of the Ankerre went searching for food, a bush tucker, called Kutjuta (Bush Tomato). The Ankerre came across an old Ahltora (Bush Turkey) in Ngarleyekwerleng grass plains, my Grandfathers country. The Ankerre asked the Ahltora if he had any Kutjuta, the Ahltora replied that he had only dry, tasteless bush tucker. The Ankerre was too tired to travel and so he stayed around, waiting for the Ahltora to wander away. When the Ahltora flew away in the evening the Ankerre searched the area where he had seen the Ahltora earlier. As he walked around he came across a big tree and behind the tree was a deep trench filled with bush tucker, Kutjuta.
The Ankerre tasted one of the Kutjuta and it was sweet and tasty. The Ahltora returned and found the Ankerre eating his hidden store of Kutjuta. They started to argue and began to fight. The Ankerre tried to hit the Ahltora with his wing and missed, hitting and splitting a Kutjuta and spreading the rest around, creating Ngarleyekwerleng.
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ANKERRE JUKURRPA (EMU DREAMING) – FEATHERS
Artist: Raymond Walters Japanangka
Language group: Anmatyerre / Alyawarre (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
During the Jukurrpa (Dreamtime) many Ankerre (Emu) travelled across the Central Australian region from the Western Desert to the East, many of them perished, leaving behind significant sites and stories.
During their long journey one of the Ankerre went searching for food, a bush tucker, called Kutjuta (Bush Tomato). The Ankerre came across an old Ahltora (Bush Turkey) in Ngarleyekwerleng grass plains, my Grandfathers country. The Ankerre asked the Ahltora if he had any Kutjuta, the Ahltora replied that he had only dry, tasteless bush tucker. The Ankerre was too tired to travel and so he stayed around, waiting for the Ahltora to wander away. When the Ahltora flew away in the evening the Ankerre searched the area where he had seen the Ahltora earlier. As he walked around he came across a big tree and behind the tree was a deep trench filled with bush tucker, Kutjuta.
The Ankerre tasted one of the Kutjuta and it was sweet and tasty. The Ahltora returned and found the Ankerre eating his hidden store of Kutjuta. They started to argue and began to fight. The Ankerre tried to hit the Ahltora with his wing and missed, hitting and splitting a Kutjuta and spreading the rest around, creating Ngarleyekwerleng.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
STRENGTH THROUGH LANGUAGE
Artist: Raymond Walters Japanangka
Language group: Anmatyerre / Alyawarre (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
This artwork depicts the importance, resilience and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages trough Raymond’s totem animal, the Emu.
The Emu is a strong leader which connects the people, listening to languages, while nurturing sacred songlines and ceremonies across the land. The Emus travel through country where the ancient languages breathe with mother earth, giving energy and strength to all life.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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STRENGTH THROUGH LANGUAGE
Artist: Raymond Walters Japanangka
Language group: Anmatyerre / Alyawarre (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
This artwork depicts the importance, resilience and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages trough Raymond’s totem animal, the Emu.
The Emu is a strong leader which connects the people, listening to languages, while nurturing sacred songlines and ceremonies across the land. The Emus travel through country where the ancient languages breathe with mother earth, giving energy and strength to all life.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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STRENGTH THROUGH LANGUAGE
Artist: Raymond Walters Japanangka
Language group: Anmatyerre / Alyawarre (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
This artwork depicts the importance, resilience and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages trough Raymond’s totem animal, the Emu.
The Emu is a strong leader which connects the people, listening to languages, while nurturing sacred songlines and ceremonies across the land. The Emus travel through country where the ancient languages breathe with mother earth, giving energy and strength to all life.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
GUDURR'KU
Artist: Jo Bayalawuy Thorne
Language group: Yolngu Matha (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
“The brolga is a significant totem for my family in North East Arnhem Land. The brolga (Gudurr'ku) belongs to two clans - The Rirratjingu and Datiwuy clans. The original painting represents the "flight of the brolga" that is performed in dance rituals during ceremonies and funerals.”
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GUDURR'KU
Artist: Jo Bayalawuy Thorne
Language group: Yolngu Matha (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
“The brolga is a significant totem for my family in North East Arnhem Land. The brolga (Gudurr'ku) belongs to two clans - The Rirratjingu and Datiwuy clans. The original painting represents the "flight of the brolga" that is performed in dance rituals during ceremonies and funerals.”
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GUDURR'KU
Artist: Jo Bayalawuy Thorne
Language group: Yolngu Matha (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
“The brolga is a significant totem for my family in North East Arnhem Land. The brolga (Gudurr'ku) belongs to two clans - The Rirratjingu and Datiwuy clans. The original painting represents the "flight of the brolga" that is performed in dance rituals during ceremonies and funerals.”
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LANGUAGE CONNECTION
Artist: Jo Bayalawuy Thorne
Language group: Yolngu Matha (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
Our language is an essential component of our culture, and the essence of our existence. This painting incorporates the waterholes, landscapes, and our intricate kinship systems and cultural lore.
Without water, how do we survive? Without our language and culture, how will our people survive? Jo’s artwork captures the importance of language preservation for future generations, so that our young people grow up with a strong sense of culture.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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LANGUAGE CONNECTION
Artist: Jo Bayalawuy Thorne
Language group: Yolngu Matha (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
Our language is an essential component of our culture, and the essence of our existence. This painting incorporates the waterholes, landscapes, and our intricate kinship systems and cultural lore.
Without water, how do we survive? Without our language and culture, how will our people survive? Jo’s artwork captures the importance of language preservation for future generations, so that our young people grow up with a strong sense of culture.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
LANGUAGE CONNECTION
Artist: Jo Bayalawuy Thorne
Language group: Yolngu Matha (NT)
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
Our language is an essential component of our culture, and the essence of our existence. This painting incorporates the waterholes, landscapes, and our intricate kinship systems and cultural lore.
Without water, how do we survive? Without our language and culture, how will our people survive? Jo’s artwork captures the importance of language preservation for future generations, so that our young people grow up with a strong sense of culture.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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HER OPAL SPIRITS
Artist: Geoff Sellman
Language group: Goreng Goreng (QLD)
Synthetic polymer on Belgian linen, 2018
© Copyright Agency
Story:
The inspiration for this artwork acknowledges Geoff’s late Aunty Vi from the Bunda tribe.
She spent many years digging for opals in the earth and rocks across Australia. When Vi passed away, she wished to return to the ground alongside her opals, which were a strong part of her connection to the country. Geoff wanted to suggest this story in the colours and textures that are evident in Her Opal Spirits, and share a humble appreciation of living simply.
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HER OPAL SPIRITS
Artist: Geoff Sellman
Language group: Goreng Goreng (QLD)
Synthetic polymer on Belgian linen, 2018
© Copyright Agency
Story:
The inspiration for this artwork acknowledges Geoff’s late Aunty Vi from the Bunda tribe.
She spent many years digging for opals in the earth and rocks across Australia. When Vi passed away, she wished to return to the ground alongside her opals, which were a strong part of her connection to the country. Geoff wanted to suggest this story in the colours and textures that are evident in Her Opal Spirits, and share a humble appreciation of living simply.
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HER OPAL SPIRITS
Artist: Geoff Sellman
Language group: Goreng Goreng (QLD)
Synthetic polymer on Belgian linen, 2018
© Copyright Agency
Story:
The inspiration for this artwork acknowledges Geoff’s late Aunty Vi from the Bunda tribe.
She spent many years digging for opals in the earth and rocks across Australia. When Vi passed away, she wished to return to the ground alongside her opals, which were a strong part of her connection to the country. Geoff wanted to suggest this story in the colours and textures that are evident in Her Opal Spirits, and share a humble appreciation of living simply.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
OUR COUNTRY - MOTHER EARTH
Artist: John Smith Gumbula
Language group: Wakka Wakka
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
The native animals of Australia have an important spiritual connection to our people and country. In Ancient times, Aboriginal people across Australia passed down the sacred creation stories of our Mother: the land.
All living things are shared through dance, song, the arts and ceremonies of traditional lore. Raw pigments, ochres, and indigenous materials were used by our ancestors in creating the traditional art that we proudly have today in our communities.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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OUR COUNTRY - MOTHER EARTH
Artist: John Smith Gumbula
Language group: Wakka Wakka
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
The native animals of Australia have an important spiritual connection to our people and country. In Ancient times, Aboriginal people across Australia passed down the sacred creation stories of our Mother: the land.
All living things are shared through dance, song, the arts and ceremonies of traditional lore. Raw pigments, ochres, and indigenous materials were used by our ancestors in creating the traditional art that we proudly have today in our communities.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
OUR COUNTRY - MOTHER EARTH
Artist: John Smith Gumbula
Language group: Wakka Wakka
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
The native animals of Australia have an important spiritual connection to our people and country. In Ancient times, Aboriginal people across Australia passed down the sacred creation stories of our Mother: the land.
All living things are shared through dance, song, the arts and ceremonies of traditional lore. Raw pigments, ochres, and indigenous materials were used by our ancestors in creating the traditional art that we proudly have today in our communities.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
GAPU - SACRED FLOW OF LIFE
Artist: John Smith Gumbula
Language group: Wakka Wakka
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
This artwork depicts John's contemporary Aboriginal art expressions of Gapu (water), which is one of the many sacred elements that brings life to the sacred places of country.
Across our sacred lands to the North, East, South and Western Indigenous people’s birth place, the billabongs, springs, rivers, creeks, streams, oceans and all waterways are seen to provide precious life over 60 000 years.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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GAPU - SACRED FLOW OF LIFE
Artist: John Smith Gumbula
Language group: Wakka Wakka
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
This artwork depicts John's contemporary Aboriginal art expressions of Gapu (water), which is one of the many sacred elements that brings life to the sacred places of country.
Across our sacred lands to the North, East, South and Western Indigenous people’s birth place, the billabongs, springs, rivers, creeks, streams, oceans and all waterways are seen to provide precious life over 60 000 years.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
GAPU - SACRED FLOW OF LIFE
Artist: John Smith Gumbula
Language group: Wakka Wakka
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
This artwork depicts John's contemporary Aboriginal art expressions of Gapu (water), which is one of the many sacred elements that brings life to the sacred places of country.
Across our sacred lands to the North, East, South and Western Indigenous people’s birth place, the billabongs, springs, rivers, creeks, streams, oceans and all waterways are seen to provide precious life over 60 000 years.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
LOVE OF CULTURE
Artist: Glen Mackie (Kei Kalak)
Tribe: Kulkalgal (Yam Island, Torres Strait)
Hand-drawn on paper, 2018
Story:
The bold minar, or infill-design style in Glen’s work incorporates family totemic designs and his own invented geometric repeating water pattern. He retells the myths and legendary stories he inherited from older family members.
This artwork pays homage to women and represents the livelihood and sacred labour of Torres Strait Islander women, often carried out in a group.
Elements:
The hair comb and Island mat represent the important bonds between the women.
The bridal pendant is made from the shell from the Hawksbill Turtle by the groom and is the equivalent of a wedding ring.
The garden stick and yam represent the time when women study the Tagai constellation in the sky at night to determine the best time to plant yam in time for the first rainy season.
It is the job of the younger girls to always ensure the coconut water container is always kept full for the men to take with them when they go out in their boats to hunt for turtle and dugong. If the hunt is not successful, the women dig up the yam and taro from the garden and cook it ready to eat on the men’s return. The garden food is a staple and a back-up.
The coconut scraper is used for scraping the white flesh from coconuts which the women use to make coconut milk and coconut oil for cooking and many other uses (eg hair treatments).
The three frangipani flowers signify marriage, widowhood, being single. Depending where the flower is placed on the head, it has different meanings: In the middle or back of head: a widow On the right: a single woman On the left: a married woman
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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LOVE OF CULTURE
Artist: Glen Mackie (Kei Kalak)
Tribe: Kulkalgal (Yam Island, Torres Strait)
Hand-drawn on paper, 2018
Story:
The bold minar, or infill-design style in Glen’s work incorporates family totemic designs and his own invented geometric repeating water pattern. He retells the myths and legendary stories he inherited from older family members.
This artwork pays homage to women and represents the livelihood and sacred labour of Torres Strait Islander women, often carried out in a group.
Elements:
The hair comb and Island mat represent the important bonds between the women.
The bridal pendant is made from the shell from the Hawksbill Turtle by the groom and is the equivalent of a wedding ring.
The garden stick and yam represent the time when women study the Tagai constellation in the sky at night to determine the best time to plant yam in time for the first rainy season.
It is the job of the younger girls to always ensure the coconut water container is always kept full for the men to take with them when they go out in their boats to hunt for turtle and dugong. If the hunt is not successful, the women dig up the yam and taro from the garden and cook it ready to eat on the men’s return. The garden food is a staple and a back-up.
The coconut scraper is used for scraping the white flesh from coconuts which the women use to make coconut milk and coconut oil for cooking and many other uses (eg hair treatments).
The three frangipani flowers signify marriage, widowhood, being single. Depending where the flower is placed on the head, it has different meanings: In the middle or back of head: a widow On the right: a single woman On the left: a married woman
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
LOVE OF CULTURE
Artist: Glen Mackie (Kei Kalak)
Tribe: Kulkalgal (Yam Island, Torres Strait)
Hand-drawn on paper, 2018
Story:
The bold minar, or infill-design style in Glen’s work incorporates family totemic designs and his own invented geometric repeating water pattern. He retells the myths and legendary stories he inherited from older family members.
This artwork pays homage to women and represents the livelihood and sacred labour of Torres Strait Islander women, often carried out in a group.
Elements:
The hair comb and Island mat represent the important bonds between the women.
The bridal pendant is made from the shell from the Hawksbill Turtle by the groom and is the equivalent of a wedding ring.
The garden stick and yam represent the time when women study the Tagai constellation in the sky at night to determine the best time to plant yam in time for the first rainy season.
It is the job of the younger girls to always ensure the coconut water container is always kept full for the men to take with them when they go out in their boats to hunt for turtle and dugong. If the hunt is not successful, the women dig up the yam and taro from the garden and cook it ready to eat on the men’s return. The garden food is a staple and a back-up.
The coconut scraper is used for scraping the white flesh from coconuts which the women use to make coconut milk and coconut oil for cooking and many other uses (eg hair treatments).
The three frangipani flowers signify marriage, widowhood, being single. Depending where the flower is placed on the head, it has different meanings: In the middle or back of head: a widow On the right: a single woman On the left: a married woman
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
EARTH TRAVELLER
Artist: Ailsa Walsh
Language groups: Lardil, Kullili and Yuggera
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
Wherever we travel in life, we leave an imprint of ourselves in the soil. The earth leaves a mark on us also, bridging an everlasting connection between ourselves and the places we go.
As we continue to set foot on new ground and travel around the country, it is important to remember the imprints we have already made, and those made on us.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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EARTH TRAVELLER
Artist: Ailsa Walsh
Language groups: Lardil, Kullili and Yuggera
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
Wherever we travel in life, we leave an imprint of ourselves in the soil. The earth leaves a mark on us also, bridging an everlasting connection between ourselves and the places we go.
As we continue to set foot on new ground and travel around the country, it is important to remember the imprints we have already made, and those made on us.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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EARTH TRAVELLER
Artist: Ailsa Walsh
Language groups: Lardil, Kullili and Yuggera
Acrylic on canvas, 2017
Story:
Wherever we travel in life, we leave an imprint of ourselves in the soil. The earth leaves a mark on us also, bridging an everlasting connection between ourselves and the places we go.
As we continue to set foot on new ground and travel around the country, it is important to remember the imprints we have already made, and those made on us.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
WEAVING THROUGH TIME
Artist: Ailsa Walsh
Language groups: Lardil, Kullili and Yuggera
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
This artwork depicts people from the desert and near the ocean. It represents mothers, aunties, grandmothers, daughters and nieces from the vast Indigenous communities. Various regions have their own weaving techniques, depending on the particular tree or plant the women have used. This piece is dedicated to Ailsa’s grandmother Florence Dawson Davidson who was a strong elder and a stolen generation survivor.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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WEAVING THROUGH TIME
Artist: Ailsa Walsh
Language groups: Lardil, Kullili and Yuggera
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
This artwork depicts people from the desert and near the ocean. It represents mothers, aunties, grandmothers, daughters and nieces from the vast Indigenous communities. Various regions have their own weaving techniques, depending on the particular tree or plant the women have used. This piece is dedicated to Ailsa’s grandmother Florence Dawson Davidson who was a strong elder and a stolen generation survivor.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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WEAVING THROUGH TIME
Artist: Ailsa Walsh
Language groups: Lardil, Kullili and Yuggera
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
This artwork depicts people from the desert and near the ocean. It represents mothers, aunties, grandmothers, daughters and nieces from the vast Indigenous communities. Various regions have their own weaving techniques, depending on the particular tree or plant the women have used. This piece is dedicated to Ailsa’s grandmother Florence Dawson Davidson who was a strong elder and a stolen generation survivor.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
MOTHERLAND - LAND LINES
Artist: Amanda Conway-Jones
Language group: Ngarrindjeri (SA)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
For the Ngarrindjeri people, land has a spiritual and cultural connection and is deeply important to their identity and way of life. Amanda’s family is one of the oldest Aboriginal families on the south coast; by creating this piece she acknowledges the deep connection her family have with the land and the impact that Aboriginal women have made on their country. In this piece, she used a combination of ocean & earth colours to represent her small country town near the ocean.
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MOTHERLAND - LAND LINES
Artist: Amanda Conway-Jones
Language group: Ngarrindjeri (SA)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
For the Ngarrindjeri people, land has a spiritual and cultural connection and is deeply important to their identity and way of life. Amanda’s family is one of the oldest Aboriginal families on the south coast; by creating this piece she acknowledges the deep connection her family have with the land and the impact that Aboriginal women have made on their country. In this piece, she used a combination of ocean & earth colours to represent her small country town near the ocean.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
MOTHERLAND - LAND LINES
Artist: Amanda Conway-Jones
Language group: Ngarrindjeri (SA)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
For the Ngarrindjeri people, land has a spiritual and cultural connection and is deeply important to their identity and way of life. Amanda’s family is one of the oldest Aboriginal families on the south coast; by creating this piece she acknowledges the deep connection her family have with the land and the impact that Aboriginal women have made on their country. In this piece, she used a combination of ocean & earth colours to represent her small country town near the ocean.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
MY FAMILY
Artist: Rachael Sarra
Language group: Goreng Goreng (QLD)
Digital illustration, 2018
Story:
This artwork tells a story of the importance of family and culture as a support network throughout life. Our families and cultures are diverse but the similarities in valuing integrity is what unites and connects us.
Our unique experiences are what shape who we are and our identity; these are represented by the symbols in the foreground. The circles as a foundation represent well-being from a holistic view; our mind, body and spiritual health supported by family.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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MY FAMILY
Artist: Rachael Sarra
Language group: Goreng Goreng (QLD)
Digital illustration, 2018
Story:
This artwork tells a story of the importance of family and culture as a support network throughout life. Our families and cultures are diverse but the similarities in valuing integrity is what unites and connects us.
Our unique experiences are what shape who we are and our identity; these are represented by the symbols in the foreground. The circles as a foundation represent well-being from a holistic view; our mind, body and spiritual health supported by family.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
MY FAMILY
Artist: Rachael Sarra
Language group: Goreng Goreng (QLD)
Digital illustration, 2018
Story:
This artwork tells a story of the importance of family and culture as a support network throughout life. Our families and cultures are diverse but the similarities in valuing integrity is what unites and connects us.
Our unique experiences are what shape who we are and our identity; these are represented by the symbols in the foreground. The circles as a foundation represent well-being from a holistic view; our mind, body and spiritual health supported by family.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
DABIL 'WATER' COUNTRY
Artist: Shara Delaney
Language group: Quandamooka (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
Dabil means water in the Jandai language from Quandamooka Country. Shara’s people are known as Yoolooburrabee - people of the sand and sea, they have a strong and spiritual connection to the salt water.
The painting depicts different aspects of water use: the pattern of the flowing fresh water stream, an important resource for life and the ocean where her people hunt and fish. Dabil is vital to survive, everyone must respect the oceans and water ways for the sake of future generations
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DABIL 'WATER' COUNTRY
Artist: Shara Delaney
Language group: Quandamooka (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
Dabil means water in the Jandai language from Quandamooka Country. Shara’s people are known as Yoolooburrabee - people of the sand and sea, they have a strong and spiritual connection to the salt water.
The painting depicts different aspects of water use: the pattern of the flowing fresh water stream, an important resource for life and the ocean where her people hunt and fish. Dabil is vital to survive, everyone must respect the oceans and water ways for the sake of future generations
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
DABIL 'WATER' COUNTRY
Artist: Shara Delaney
Language group: Quandamooka (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
Dabil means water in the Jandai language from Quandamooka Country. Shara’s people are known as Yoolooburrabee - people of the sand and sea, they have a strong and spiritual connection to the salt water.
The painting depicts different aspects of water use: the pattern of the flowing fresh water stream, an important resource for life and the ocean where her people hunt and fish. Dabil is vital to survive, everyone must respect the oceans and water ways for the sake of future generations
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
GURRAGURRAGAN (shark)
Artist: Shara Delaney
Language group: Quandamooka (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
“In Quandamooka sea country, our old people had a special relationship with gurragurragon (the shark), a majestic animal which creates balance in our oceans. The “Sacred Rock”, known as Adder Rock on Minjerribah, North Stradbroke tells a story of how the gurragurragon would never harm a Quandamooka person. It was a place where men and women would gather to perform rites at its base. The rock gave certain possessions in the nature of magic that would cure sicknesses. Our Elders felt protected from gurragurragan when they swam in this area.”
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
GURRAGURRAGAN (shark)
Artist: Shara Delaney
Language group: Quandamooka (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
“In Quandamooka sea country, our old people had a special relationship with gurragurragon (the shark), a majestic animal which creates balance in our oceans. The “Sacred Rock”, known as Adder Rock on Minjerribah, North Stradbroke tells a story of how the gurragurragon would never harm a Quandamooka person. It was a place where men and women would gather to perform rites at its base. The rock gave certain possessions in the nature of magic that would cure sicknesses. Our Elders felt protected from gurragurragan when they swam in this area.”
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
GURRAGURRAGAN (shark)
Artist: Shara Delaney
Language group: Quandamooka (QLD)
Acrylic on canvas, 2018
Story:
“In Quandamooka sea country, our old people had a special relationship with gurragurragon (the shark), a majestic animal which creates balance in our oceans. The “Sacred Rock”, known as Adder Rock on Minjerribah, North Stradbroke tells a story of how the gurragurragon would never harm a Quandamooka person. It was a place where men and women would gather to perform rites at its base. The rock gave certain possessions in the nature of magic that would cure sicknesses. Our Elders felt protected from gurragurragan when they swam in this area.”
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
SPIRIT FEATHERS
Artist: Lara Went
Language group: Worimi (NSW)
Hand painted on paper using acrylic paint and posca art pens, 2018
Story:
May you be like a feather, strong with purpose yet light at heart and able to bend. We are all different yet we are all equal and floating in the same universe as one. There is no one else on earth like you, be you, you are one of a kind.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
SPIRIT FEATHERS
Artist: Lara Went
Language group: Worimi (NSW)
Hand painted on paper using acrylic paint and posca art pens, 2018
Story:
May you be like a feather, strong with purpose yet light at heart and able to bend. We are all different yet we are all equal and floating in the same universe as one. There is no one else on earth like you, be you, you are one of a kind.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
SPIRIT FEATHERS
Artist: Lara Went
Language group: Worimi (NSW)
Hand painted on paper using acrylic paint and posca art pens, 2018
Story:
May you be like a feather, strong with purpose yet light at heart and able to bend. We are all different yet we are all equal and floating in the same universe as one. There is no one else on earth like you, be you, you are one of a kind.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
UNDER THE GARUWA
Artist: Lara Went
Language group: Worimi (NSW)
Hand painted on paper using acrylic paint and posca art pens, 2018
Story:
The sea (garuwa) has healing properties. It stirs the heart, makes you feel fully alive and brings joy to the soul. Feel the salty air flow through your lungs, feel the water on your skin, spin in circles as you dive under the waves. Feel the vibrations of the waves wash away all your stress, become one with nature and you will always feel like you are living under the garuwa.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
UNDER THE GARUWA
Artist: Lara Went
Language group: Worimi (NSW)
Hand painted on paper using acrylic paint and posca art pens, 2018
Story:
The sea (garuwa) has healing properties. It stirs the heart, makes you feel fully alive and brings joy to the soul. Feel the salty air flow through your lungs, feel the water on your skin, spin in circles as you dive under the waves. Feel the vibrations of the waves wash away all your stress, become one with nature and you will always feel like you are living under the garuwa.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
UNDER THE GARUWA
Artist: Lara Went
Language group: Worimi (NSW)
Hand painted on paper using acrylic paint and posca art pens, 2018
Story:
The sea (garuwa) has healing properties. It stirs the heart, makes you feel fully alive and brings joy to the soul. Feel the salty air flow through your lungs, feel the water on your skin, spin in circles as you dive under the waves. Feel the vibrations of the waves wash away all your stress, become one with nature and you will always feel like you are living under the garuwa.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ANCIENT SEA
Artist: Thomas Harry
Language group: Gugu-Badhun / Bingal
Acrylic on canvas, 2016
Story:
The original artwork is part of the Ancient World series. Ancient Sea depicts the continuation and the celebration of life and showing the journey of sea turtles. This myth was inherited from Thomas’s grandmother and takes place in Far North Queensland, where his ancestors originally came from.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
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ANCIENT SEA
Artist: Thomas Harry
Language group: Gugu-Badhun / Bingal
Acrylic on canvas, 2016
Story:
The original artwork is part of the Ancient World series. Ancient Sea depicts the continuation and the celebration of life and showing the journey of sea turtles. This myth was inherited from Thomas’s grandmother and takes place in Far North Queensland, where his ancestors originally came from.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ANCIENT SEA
Artist: Thomas Harry
Language group: Gugu-Badhun / Bingal
Acrylic on canvas, 2016
Story:
The original artwork is part of the Ancient World series. Ancient Sea depicts the continuation and the celebration of life and showing the journey of sea turtles. This myth was inherited from Thomas’s grandmother and takes place in Far North Queensland, where his ancestors originally came from.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ANCIENT GROUND
Artist: Thomas Harry
Language group: Gugu-Badhun / Bingal
Acrylic on canvas, 2016
Story:
The original artwork is part of the Ancient World series. Ancient Ground represents one of the great and powerful forces of nature and spirit: the Rainbow Serpent. It is the protector of our land, our people, and the source of all life. This story is very important to Thomas’s family, and it takes place in Far North QLD where his ancestors originally came from.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ANCIENT GROUND
Artist: Thomas Harry
Language group: Gugu-Badhun / Bingal
Acrylic on canvas, 2016
Story:
The original artwork is part of the Ancient World series. Ancient Ground represents one of the great and powerful forces of nature and spirit: the Rainbow Serpent. It is the protector of our land, our people, and the source of all life. This story is very important to Thomas’s family, and it takes place in Far North QLD where his ancestors originally came from.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
ANCIENT GROUND
Artist: Thomas Harry
Language group: Gugu-Badhun / Bingal
Acrylic on canvas, 2016
Story:
The original artwork is part of the Ancient World series. Ancient Ground represents one of the great and powerful forces of nature and spirit: the Rainbow Serpent. It is the protector of our land, our people, and the source of all life. This story is very important to Thomas’s family, and it takes place in Far North QLD where his ancestors originally came from.
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create product specific, editioned artworks.
All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic.
