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Kimberly Engwicht is a proud Bundjalung and South Sea Islander woman and the Creative Director of K-Rae Designs, based on Yuggera Country in Brisbane.

Her vibrant digital illustrations are inspired by pop culture, cartoons, and magic-realist landscapes. With a love for bold black outlines, dynamic colour palettes, and cultural iconography, Kimberly’s work aims to inspire and unite audiences of all ages.

Image by Samee Lapham

Wellborn is an indigenous Ngarabal artist, culture and expression are an integral part of who he is. The name Wellborn is a clan name and means first born son and young warrior. It is also another way of saying his birth name.  

Self-taught, Wellborn comes from humble beginnings. From an isolated and small country town, Wellborn and his craft were something he developed on his own, with every experience playing its part in his development. Most of his life expression has been his shield yet through music and Visual Arts have grown into an element used for connection rather than isolation. 

Nikita Fitzpatrick’s cultural background is a rich tapestry of heritage, including Aboriginal Australian, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander bloodlines, along with connections to the UK and European cultures. This diverse ancestry deeply informs her identity as both an artist and a facilitator, allowing her to embrace and celebrate the unique blend of traditions, histories and perspectives that shape her work. Proud of her heritage, Nikita weaves these cultural influences into her art, creating spaces for connection, understanding, and dialogue that honour her roots while embracing the evolving nature of identity and creativity. She creates compelling stories through an abstract lens, weaving cultural elements into layered, textured works that transcend the boundaries of traditional art forms. Her art is a dynamic blend of the old and the new, combining stories from her past with her present experiences as her creative journey evolves.

Image by Cynthia Lee

Emerging from Tropical North Queensland, EYEAAM has the laid-back flow of the islands and the groove of the city. Influenced by a musical family background, EYEAAM timelessly creates a different frequency blending through the vibrations of sound. Her style is limitless to genre, bringing you exactly what you need when you didn't know you needed it.

Arabella Walker, represented by Jan Manton Gallery, is an emerging Aboriginal artist from the Wulli Wulli and Auburn Hawkwood people with a background in visual art and dance. She uses vibrant colors and energetic mark-making to express her personal history and connection to First Nations culture. 

Boneta-Marie Mabo is a proud Aboriginal, Munburra/Nywaigi and Torres Strait, Meriam woman, with South Sea Islander ancestry. Following in the footsteps of her late grandfather, Eddie Koiki Mabo, she is an activist and passionate prison abolitionist, themes that are central to her art practice.   

Dean Tyson, whose tribal name is Bingkin, is a respected Goori artist and cultural practitioner from Southeast Queensland. Proudly identifying as a ‘Brisbane Black’, Bingkin is of the Meerooni tribe of the Gurang Nation and the Ngugi tribe of the Quandamooka Nation, with ancestral ties to the Gungalu and Gunggari peoples. Bingkin’s artwork is deeply influenced by the wisdom passed down from his elders and his strong connection to his cultural heritage. His paintings, often featuring saltwater lore and Dreaming stories, honour the traditions of his people and the landscapes of his ancestral lands. 

Dylan Bolger is a proud Maiawali, Karuwali, Pitta-Pitta, and Gomeroi artist and arts worker who combines his creativity with technical expertise to honour his culture. Through his multifaceted practice, he pushes artistic boundaries to deliver ambitious and culturally rich works. As a committed mentor, Dylan has played a key role in supporting the next generation of artists through his work with Digi Youth Arts and Munimba-ja’s BL:AK Camp, fostering the growth and development of emerging creatives.