Wendy Rix is a First Nations visual artist, a proud Yuwaalaraay woman, currently residing on Gubbi Gubbi Country (Queensland).
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Introduction
Wendy is a visual artist with a vibrant spirit, painting her stories from beautiful Queensland, Australia. Her roots trace back to Goodooga, New South Wales, a place she fondly calls home. She is a proud descendant of the Yuwaalaraay people from Nhunggabarra country and carries their warmth, strength, and wisdom in every stroke of her brush.
For her, painting isn’t just about creating art. It’s a spiritual journey, therapy, and a conversation with her soul. Her paintings bloom from music, nature, feelings, and a myriad of everyday moments that inspire her. From her past to her present and hopes for the future, they all find a place on her canvas. She doesn’t always plan her paintings – they grow with her, like a tree, each new branch a story waiting to be told.
Living on Gubbi Gubbi country, she is deeply grateful for this beautiful corner of the world that nurtures her creativity. Her mission? To sprinkle hope and peace into the world through her art. Her vision? To see that spark of inspiration ignite in you when you connect with her stories.
"Today, I’m living my dream as a full-time artist. And oh, what a colourful dream it is! From originals gracing walls around the globe to designs breathing life into clothing and fabric ranges, my art has found its way into hearts far and wide. Some folks even carry my stories on their skin as tattoos!"
Work with Wendy
Custom art commissions are available. Collaborating with you to conceive a unique composition, size and colour palette, Wendy 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 Wendy.
Story: The Never Forget polo honours our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters who fought in wars and participated in peacekeeping missions. Indigenous Australians have served in virtually every conflict in which Australia has participated since the start of the last century – from the Boer War to East Timor, and more recently in Afghanistan.
The artwork depicts the rising sun over the ocean’s horizon, representing the spirit of Anzac and a new day. The small white crosses represent the departed, and the red cross pays tribute to the nurses and the medical aid needed abroad and at home.
Life Apparel is an approved signatory of the Indigenous Art Code. This ensures ethical trading, integrity, transparency, and accountability in dealings with First Nations Artists. The code empowers artists, supporting them in achieving fair and transparent commercial opportunities for their art.
We are strong champions of ethical practices in the industry and see the voluntary Code of Conduct as a pivotal means to achieve this, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a culture of respect and fairness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists.
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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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