Yorga Kwobidak Bardip – Women’s Beautiful Stories, 2026, acrylic on canvas, Maali Deadly Yorgas, collaborative work.

Local Aboriginal women who attend Maali Deadly Yorgas at Midland Junction Arts Centre and Gynning Yorgas in Ellenbrook, share a selection of paintings that celebrate their connections to land, water, animals and family.

Paintings by Bungaan, Shania Alone, Blanche Garlett, Erica Hayden, Kathleen Hayden, Karen Hayden, Coral Kickett and Barbara Kickett are showcased alongside two large collaborative works, Maali Nytting - Swan Dreamtime by the Gynning Yorgas, and Yorga Kwobidak Bardip – Women’s Beautiful Stories by the Maali Deadly Yorgas.

Artists’ Statement

Maali Deadly Yorgas and Gynning Yorgas represent a culturally safe gathering of First Nations women focused on cultural continuity, healing, and mutual empowerment. These community-led networks function as vital spaces where intergenerational knowledge is shared, advocacy is organised, and systemic challenges are addressed through self-determination. Our women's groups are safe spaces to pass down traditional practices; such as weaving, art, and storytelling, maintain connections to Country, and build cultural pride among younger generations. We also utilise these groups as a platform to amplify First Nation's women's voices, elevating our representation in policy-making, governance, and the socio-economic betterment of our local communities. We are all leaders and together we are stronger.