About the Artist
Tracy Wise is a proud Barkindji Ngiyampaa Maligundidj woman based in Mildura on Millewa Mallee Country. Tracy started her art practice in 2015 alongside her mum Mary Wise. Tracy is a spiritual artist, natural fibre weaver and jewellery maker with a passion for contemporary design. Tracy's digital artworks explore innovative and contemporary expressions of Indigenous art, bridging the gap between tradition and contemporary Aboriginal art and terms it "Digit Art" because she uses her index finger(digit) and not a stylus pen.

About the Artwork
In Illumination, Old Man Pelican embodies wisdom and connection. Old Man Pelican, known as Borun on GunaiKurnai Country, became a guiding force. Our meetings at the Millewa Murray River revealed his gentle nature and humour. His wet feathers, vibrant beak, and soft eyes felt familiar, while his grunts and movements seemed like communication.

The artwork captures the pelican under the moonlight, highlighting life’s interconnectedness. In a whimsical moment, the pelican humorously takes a crap on a log, playfully nodding to life’s unexpected and light-hearted aspects. Illumination reflects how culture is experienced and shared through art. It’s a journey of learning, guided by creators and Ancestors, where illumination comes from embracing humour and wisdom in our creative practice.