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This unique gift shop items proudly show the featuring the unique indigenous design “Our Colours of Country” by Wallula Bethell (Munro), a Gumbaynggirr/Gamilaroi artist born and raised in Tamworth.

This digital piece, Our Colours of Country, represents a celebration of the rich tapestry of Aboriginal peoples, our cultures, and countries from across NSW. The vibrant colours that sweep the expanse of this artwork, are a palette borrowed from the land itself. It pays homage to the earthy reds, browns, and oranges found in the western regions, transitioning to the beautiful blues and lush greens that grace the coastal waters. It acknowledges the significance of the rivers, lakes, native flora, and fauna that thrive across the state, embodying the essence of the land and the whispers of our ancestors. At the very heart of this artwork, you’ll find interconnected circles and lines, these are not mere shapes, but sacred paths. They symbolise the journeys we have undertaken through these lands, the paths trodden by our ancestors, and those that we will pave the way for our future generations. Each journey imprinted upon this digital piece reflects our connectedness, not only to each other, but to every element of this earth. As you view this artwork, let it remind you that we are all custodians, tasked with preserving the beauty, the knowledge, and the spirit of this place. For the essence of our land is not contained within boundaries or borders, but within the stories, the memories, and the sacred bonds that tie us to every rock, river, and stretch of sky. This artwork, therefore, is more than a celebration. It is an invitation, a call to witness the splendour of our heritage and to partake in the custodianship of its continuation. It is an affirmation that the land sustains our bodies, the journeys enrich our minds, and the connections we forge along the way will nourish our spirits for all the days to come.