Holly Sanders is a First Nations artist and teacher, a proud Bundjalung woman, currently residing on Yuin and Dharawal Countries (New South Wales).
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Introduction
Holly Sanders is a proud Bundjalung woman living and working as a teacher and artist on Yuin and Dharawal Countries. Through her art, she shares her stories, culture and Country in a contemporary way.
Her work is deeply rooted in storytelling and in celebrating Country- the land, waters, sea, and sky. Using colour, pattern and symbolism to convey these connections, Holly draws inspiration from the stories of Country as well as her own personal experiences.
As both an educator and an artist, Holly’s work serves as a vehicle for the celebration, storytelling and sharing culture. It aims to inspire pride and respect for the cultures that have cared for this land for thousands of years. This connection to the world’s oldest continuous living cultures feeds her spirit and shapes every piece she creates.
Holly honours the ongoing connection of Bundjalung, Yuin and Dharawal peoples to land, water, sky, culture and kin, while acknowledging the enduring strength, wisdom and leadership of Elders past and present.
"I have been drawing and painting since before I could write. Painting has always been a source of resilience and healing for me; it takes me back spiritually and historically to who I am."
Work with Holly
Custom art commissions are available. Collaborating with you to conceive a unique composition, size and colour palette, Holly is dedicated to creating an artwork that resonates with your business or cause.
For more information contact Life Apparel and we will get you in touch with Holly.
This artwork celebrates 50 Years of Deadly - Fifty years of NAIDOC and unwavering strength and spirit. Grounded in culture and Country, it acknowledges a half-century journey of resistance, truth, and pride.
The meeting places scattered across the work symbolise communities coming together as a movement. They represent places for voices to be heard, for resistance to take shape, and for the Deadly spirit of communities to celebrate and shine. These meeting places embody the resilience and ongoing momentum that has carried through generations and beyond these fifty years.
The colours reflect the balance of this journey. The ochres represent the land and the tracks walked by old people and ancestors, and those who stood steady, unapologetic, and proud. Surrounding these are the vibrant colours of Country that continue to hold and nurture us.
The story lines flowing across the canvas represent shared histories and the diversity of communities. They show knowledge being passed from generation to generation, creating space for truth-telling and acknowledging both struggle and strength.
This work honours Elders who have carried the fire with determination through the decades, empowering our jarjums (children) to carry it for the next fifty, strong and proud in culture and identity.
Fifty Years of Deadly is a time of reflection and a sign of continued movement. We honour all that came before by continuing the work - grounded in Country, truth, and resilience. We are strong, we are proud, and we are still here.
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One Spirit, 50 Years
Medium: Digital Illustration Year: 2026
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This artwork celebrates 50 Years of Deadly - Fifty years of NAIDOC and unwavering strength and spirit. Grounded in culture and Country, it acknowledges a half-century journey of resistance, truth, and pride.
The meeting places scattered across the work symbolise communities coming together as a movement. They represent places for voices to be heard, for resistance to take shape, and for the Deadly spirit of communities to celebrate and shine. These meeting places embody the resilience and ongoing momentum that has carried through generations and beyond these fifty years.
The colours reflect the balance of this journey. The ochres represent the land and the tracks walked by old people and ancestors, and those who stood steady, unapologetic, and proud. Surrounding these are the vibrant colours of Country that continue to hold and nurture us.
The story lines flowing across the canvas represent shared histories and the diversity of communities. They show knowledge being passed from generation to generation, creating space for truth-telling and acknowledging both struggle and strength.
This work honours Elders who have carried the fire with determination through the decades, empowering our jarjums (children) to carry it for the next fifty, strong and proud in culture and identity.
Fifty Years of Deadly is a time of reflection and a sign of continued movement. We honour all that came before by continuing the work - grounded in Country, truth, and resilience. We are strong, we are proud, and we are still here.
One Spirit, 50 Years
One Spirit, 50 Years
Medium: Digital Illustration Year: 2026
Story: This artwork celebrates 50 Years of Deadly - Fifty years of NAIDOC and unwavering strength and spirit. Grounded in culture and Country, it acknowledges a half-century journey of resistance, truth, and pride.
The meeting places scattered across the work symbolise communities coming together as a movement. They represent places for voices to be heard, for resistance to take shape, and for the Deadly spirit of communities to celebrate and shine. These meeting places embody the resilience and ongoing momentum that has carried through generations and beyond these fifty years.
The colours reflect the balance of this journey. The ochres represent the land and the tracks walked by old people and ancestors, and those who stood steady, unapologetic, and proud. Surrounding these are the vibrant colours of Country that continue to hold and nurture us.
The story lines flowing across the canvas represent shared histories and the diversity of communities. They show knowledge being passed from generation to generation, creating space for truth-telling and acknowledging both struggle and strength.
This work honours Elders who have carried the fire with determination through the decades, empowering our jarjums (children) to carry it for the next fifty, strong and proud in culture and identity.
Fifty Years of Deadly is a time of reflection and a sign of continued movement. We honour all that came before by continuing the work - grounded in Country, truth, and resilience. We are strong, we are proud, and we are still here.
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Acknowledgement Of Country
Life Apparel celebrates and acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging for their generosity and custodianship of Country throughout Australia.
We recognise and honour the ongoing connection and deep spiritual relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to this Country, and acknowledge the unique role they play in caring for and protecting it for future generations. As an Australian-led boutique label and proud allies, we demonstrate our respect for First Nations peoples through our commitments to environmentally sustainable and ethical business practices. We recognise their continuing connection to land and waters, and thank them for protecting our natural resources and ecosystems.
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