About the Artist
Chloe is a proud First Nations Yorta Yorta artist and freelance creative, and more recently an emerging writer and curator based in Naarm (Melbourne). She is currently completing a Bachelor of Art History & Curation at Monash University, which has allowed her to expand her knowledge and opportunities in the contemporary Indigenous Australian arts sector. Chloe has been a member of Kaiela Arts since 2020 and currently holds a position as a board member, the Treasurer, and artist. She has also specialised in the contemporary Indigenous commercial sector for the last few years, working specifically within the secondary market at a leading commercial gallery in Melbourne, D’Lan Contemporary, gaining valuable market insights into the Contemporary Indigenous art market. Additionally, Chloe has engaged in commercial collaborations with various brands, both in Australia and internationally. Chloe believes that these valuable opportunities and insights offer her the chance to help educate other fellow First Nations artists and creatives and hopefully give them the opportunity to have more agency and self-determination to become successful artists and leaders within this industry.

About the Artwork
This piece builds on my previous works addressing the stolen generations and other truths of our nation's history Inspired by the song "The Children Came Back", which I played while painting, this artwork is a nod to the resilience and determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples.

The creation of this piece has been a journey spanning several years, gaining momentum after last year's referendum. It embodies my drive to share and produce work that not only fuels my spirit, but also contributes to crucial conversations about colonisation and the systematic issues my people continue to face.