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.”
Ingarlgalandij Arts & Culture Hub respectfully acknowledges the Bardi people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are located. We acknowledge our Elders, both past and present, and we honor our Bardi Jawi Men and Women for holding our language, law and culture strong. We thank them for their ongoing dedication to learn, practice, and teach through song, dance and stories. We extend this acknowledgement to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this country, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
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