I have grown up being taught my culture and connection to country, and enjoy the unique difference of every individuals relationship with his or her environment.

I choose to participate in community focused art activities to observe how others view their surroundings and how these views are expressed through art.

Throughout my life, I have experienced the struggles of my people (Aboriginal Australian's) to gain control over their lands and waters. This unique way of life led me on a journey to further my studies and in 2007 I graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelors degree in Science Human Geography. Using both western and Aboriginal knowledge systems I have dedicated my life to improving Aboriginal peoples' way of life and ensuring its continuation.

I enjoy assisting other branch out and explore different artistic mediums in an attempt to better understand their own artistic style. I am honoured and privileged to be able to be a part of an exciting group of people who choose to express this landscape through art.

I am from a long line of storytellers, from a heritage of oral historians, and I choose to express these stories through visual and tangable artistic mediums in an attempt to conserve this unique cultural heritage for future generations.

I am an emerging artist and experimenting with different mediums including printmaking, toolmaking, weaving and sculpture.

I am currently employed by BNAACS as an Arts Development Officer, a role which includes working closely with BNACorp board to assist develop strategic direction & planning. As a dynamic team member I also work with many Aboriginal artists who are aiming to develop their own small business concepts.

During the past year I worked with Wollongong City Gallery to curate an exhibition called Pallingjang Saltwater 2009 which opened December 5th. During this time I was responsible for working with a team of 6 artists assisting them to prepare for this showcase regional exhibition.

I worked with my mother Julie Freeman on a project with BNAACS in partnership with the Museum of Sydney to create a new Cadigal Place permanent exhibition. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn knowledge from my mother and share this experience with others - keeping my culture strong. Its not just the making of cultural artifacts that is a story told, it's the whole process of collecting and gathering, connecting to country, cooking, eating and the many hours making and shaping.

These beautiful objects are on permanent display at the Museum of Sydney.