About the Artist
Ally is a proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung and Kamilaroi woman from Shepparton. Since having her son, Ally discovered her love and passion for weaving; having been taught by fellow Kaiela artist Suzanne Atkinson.

Ally creates a variety of items including wall hangings, bowls and jewellery and has started her own business, Mulana Earth. She loves using natural materials from the land and experimenting with new and different techniques and styles in art making including ceramics, painting and screen printing. Ally works at Kaiela Arts as the Galnyatj Education and Culture Coordinator, where she leads ceramics, drawing and painting workshops, offering students and teachers opportunities to experience and learn about local Aboriginal stories, culture and history through art making and yarning.

Ally exhibited a wall-hanging piece in Kaiela Arts For Our Elders exhibition, 2023.

About the Artwork
This woven piece represents connection to Country. Connection to Country represents a deep spiritual and cultural bond between Aboriginal people and the land. It encompasses a profound sense of belonging, respect, and responsibility towards the land, its natural resources, and the ancestral spirits that reside within it. It's about nurturing and preserving the land, passing down cultural knowledge, and maintaining a harmonious relationship with the environment. Connection to Country is a fundamental part of our identity, shaping traditions, values, and the overall well-being of the community. It's a beautiful and sacred connection that is deeply cherished and celebrated.