Contemporary Aboriginal Artists
Bayadherra acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live.
We pay our respect to Elders past and present and recognise their continuous cultural connection to Country and community.
Art + Design
Bayadherra specialises in culturally bespoke Aboriginal art and design offering:
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Authentic hand-painted canvas artwork
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Custom commission paintings
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Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) artwork
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Digital artwork and design
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Digital graphics and cultural illustrations
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Email signatures
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Apparel design
Luke and Siena's unique creations reflect Country, culture and community by combining contemporary colours with traditional visual language. Canvas artwork is hand-painted and range in size from:
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Small - A4, A3, A2
Medium - 70cm x 50cm
Large - 120cm x 70cm
Extra large - 120cm x 120cm
Commission artwork is available to suit your size and colour preferences. Stay updated via our Instagram @bayadherra_art or yarn with us about commission pieces for your home or office space below.
Our Commission Process
Bayadherra uses a consultative approach to gain a thorough in-depth understanding of client needs and expectations to create custom artwork designed for you and your story.
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Please submit your enquiry via our online form
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Establishment of Client Creative Brief and preferences
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50% deposit payment to confirm commission order
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Client consultation
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Artwork Concept Package provided to client: story concepts, colour swatches, artwork sketch / mock-up
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Commencement of artwork
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Artwork and cultural story complete and available to view
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50% final payment
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Artwork available for pick up or delivery
Depending on your design and framing preferences, please allow 4-10 weeks for your commission to be completed
Our Story
Bayadherra is founded by proud Aboriginal Yorta Yorta brother and sister Luke and Siena Tieri. As descendants of the James Family, their cultural origins are embedded in Yorta Yorta Nation; Shepparton Victoria. Luke and Siena's grandfather Glenn James OAM is a respected Elder within community and is recognised as the first Indigenous man to umpire Australian rules football in the AFL.
As young emerging artists with an Aboriginal business, their purpose is to advance reconciliation and promote cultural awareness, education and understanding by reflecting their traditional storylines and Indigenous heritage in contemporary art pieces designed for your home or office space. 'Bayadherra' in Yorta Yorta language means 'turtle', the spiritual animal totem of the Yorta Yorta clan: a name reflective of Luke and Siena's Aboriginal identity and connection to community and Country.
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Community, authenticity and respect is at the heart of Bayadherra; Luke and Siena pride themselves on their collaborative attitude and unique ability to provide culturally meaningful art and design to support clients and community.
Bayadherra is 100% Aboriginal owned and operated and endorses ethical creative practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Clients
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Gallery
Featured Artworks
Infrastructure Victoria
Daborra menut - 'The path beyond'
100cm x 150cm - COMMISSION
This painting depicts Infrastructure Victoria's Reconciliation pathway and the interconnectedness of our communities and Country. A special aspect of this artwork's cultural story is respect for Country and the importance of sustainability by innovatively repurposing existing infrastructure to create future development and minimise impact on traditional lands.
Shop
Shop for available artwork below, please contact us to purchase
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All artwork is original, one-of-a-kind
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Acrylic on cotton canvas
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Cultural story and Certificate of Authenticity
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Artwork framing options available
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Secure delivery with Australia Post​
Stretch-framed artworks are pick up only from Melbourne metro.
Dunguludja winyarr - 'Strong women'
$1000
Unstretched canvas
75cm x 55cm - pick up or postage
This artwork reflects the connection between women within family; mothers, sisters and daughters, and acknowledges the strength and determination of our female role models - each meeting place is linked by a shared journey line and provides a space to gather on Country. By gathering together,, female resilience and confidence is strengthened by drawing upon the spirit and cultural wisdom of Mother Earth, reflecting the nurturing, nourishing and loving values and qualities of Country.
Recent News
Bayadherra is excited to share our collaboration with Live Nation Australa supporting their Reconciliation journey and launch of their REFLECT RAP by creating a bespoke digital artwork called Nitel Lotjpa meaning "to gather and yarn" in Yorta Yorta language.
LIVE NATION launch Reflect RAP
Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll Inductee
Another deadly achievement for our grandfather Glenn James OAM, inducted into the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll in recognition of his immense contribution to community and young mob through sport, education and advocacy. An inspirational story for us to create positive community change.
Yarn
If you would like to yarn about our art and design services, please complete our form.
We are located in Naarm - Melbourne VIC