Ashley Hunter

Ashley Hunter is a proud Bardi man, with many connections, but only identifies himself as a Traditional Custodian of the Ardi’ol clan group. He lives in Ardyaloon Community on the Dampier Peninsula of the Kimberley Region in Western Australia.  Ashley was inspired by his grandmother's art. Growing up listening to traditional stories and making artefacts with his father and uncles, he discovered he was a naturally gifted artist. Being self- taught he began sketching, that soon led to, painting about his Bardi Culture, animals, and dreamtime stories. Ashley has always held the long-term vision of having his artwork on clothing in the global market.

“I look at the colours of the landscape to tell me when the season is changing.  When I see the leaves turn a dull green from the bright green, it’s time for hunting the Odorr (Dugong) which come in the waters and hang around for about three months.”