Artists

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The Artist

Kiewa Austin-Rioli

I am a proud Gunditjmara and Tiwi Islander young woman. Living and working on Wurundjeri country in Melbourne. I have just turned 20 years old, I graduated Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School in 2018 and since then I have worked in State and Local Government.

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The Artist

Ky-Ya Nicholson-Ward

In 2020 Council declared its support for the global Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. A motion (prepared in consultation with Yarra’s Yana Ngargna advisory group) was passed unanimously by all Councillors without debate. A number of actions were generated from this decision; one of which was for Council to commission a large-scale mural that aligned with the movement.

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The Artist

Alex Kerr

Alex Kerr is a proud Wurundjeri artist and creative director born and raised in Naarm (Melbourne). His work blends traditional Aboriginal storytelling with contemporary visual expression - creating art that is both culturally rich and powerfully modern.

Before founding Liwik Yiyah Consulting, Alex spent over a decade working in commercial construction and project management. This rare combination of creative and technical experience allows him to navigate large-scale projects with ease - from concept to installation.

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