Contemporary Aboriginal Artists
Bayadherra acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we are located. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present.
Art + Design
Bayadherra specialises in bespoke Aboriginal artwork, commission paintings, Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) artwork and digital design including digital artwork, graphic cultural illustrations and email signatures.
Bayadherra's unique creations reflect Country, culture and community by combining contemporary colours with traditional visual language. All canvas artwork is hand-painted and range in size from:
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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Client consultation to discuss design brief and preferences
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50% deposit to confirm order
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Colour swatch and story concepts provided
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Commission artwork 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 4-8 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 Country; 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 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.
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 services 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
Gallery
Featured Artworks
Occupational Therapy Australia
'Gaka Yapameyepuka' - Come Together
120cm x 70cm - COMMISSION
Commissioned Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) artwork for OTA. Two large yarning circles are connected by learning pathways and depicts OTA's collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The circular design symbolises the impact and outreach of reconciliation and acknowledges the holistic approach to patient care. The six main circles depict six aspects of patient wellbeing: physical, mental, emotional, social, biological and spiritual. The six circles also reflect the six OTA values.
Shop
Current artwork for sale can be found below, please contact us to purchase
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Artwork is hand-painted on 490gsm cotton canvas
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Handmade story card accompanies all artwork
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Artwork framing options available
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Secure postage with tracking via Australia Post
Stretch framed artworks are pick up from Melbourne metro.
More artwork coming soon!
News
Source: Instagram @afl
Sir Doug Nicholls Round Honouree
We are so proud of our grandfather, Glenn James OAM who was honoured in this year's 2023 Sir Doug Nicholls Round for his contribution to AFL and community.
Yarn
We would love to yarn with you about our art and design services, please contact us by completing our form.
We are located in Naarm - Melbourne VIC