Bardi Arts & Cultural Experiences
Ashley
Artist/Culture/Co-founder
Ashley Hunter is a proud Bardi man, with many connections, but only identifies himself as a Traditional Custodian of the Ardi’ol clan group.
He lives in Ardyaloon Community on the Dampier Peninsula of the Kimberley Region in Western Australia.
Ashley was inspired by his grandmother’s art. Growing up listening to traditional stories and making artefacts with his father and uncles, he discovered he was a naturally gifted artist.
Being self-taught he began sketching, that soon led to, painting about his Bardi Culture, animals, and dreamtime stories.
Ashley has always held the long-term vision of having his artwork on clothing in the global market.
For more info on Ashley’s work, check out this video link here, or if you would like to inquire about having him create traditional inspired designs and products, please get in touch.
Wossy
Artist/Cultural Tourism/Co-founder
Russell ‘Wossy’ Davey is a proud Bardi man, with many connections, but only identifies himself as a Traditional Custodian of the Ardi’ol clan group.
He lives in Ardyaloon Community on the Dampier Peninsula of the Kimberley Region in Western Australia.
Wossy’s art is inspired by his Bardi culture creating designs that incorporate Dreamtime stories of his saltwater people, continuing to tell these stories through many art forms, using colours, animals and shapes that depict his natural environment.
He also carves pearl shells, boab nuts, and traditional artefacts, whilst advocating that young people are taught the old ways, keeping law, language and culture alive, so the knowledge is not lost forever!
For more info on Wossy’s work, check out this video link, or if you would like to inquire about having him create traditional inspired designs and products, please get in touch.
Aggie
Manager/Co-founder
Aggie is a proud Yawuru/Bardi woman, with many connections across the West Kimberley. She lives in Ardyaloon Community on the Dampier Peninsula of the Kimberley Region in Western Australia.
She is qualified in Counselling & Holistic Wellness with 10+ years of working experience in Aboriginal Social & Cultural Wellbeing, Community Development including Business, Leadership & Management Skills, and is an emerging young leader in community Research and Evaluation.
Aggie is committed to strengthening liyarn as her life’s work!