Kimberley Art Centres and Artists

Connecting the Kimberley and Western Australia

Aboriginal Bush Traders maintains strong connections with artists and communities across the Kimberley and Western Australia, supporting both emerging and established artists through exhibitions, residencies, and retail.

Artist in Residence Program

A key part of this connection is our Artist in Residence program, which has featured Kimberley artist Jessica Lloyd.

Jessica Lloyd: Sky Country and Cultural Story telling

Jessica’s work is deeply connected to her country, with her “Sky Country” paintings exploring stories of the night sky, alongside vibrant wildflower works and paintings inspired by her homeland, Nudagun.

A Family of Artists: Cultural Knowledge Across Generations

Jessica comes from a strong lineage of artists, storytellers, and cultural knowledge holders. Her grandfather, Kevin Parriman (Dixon), is a Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl and Yawuru saltwater man from the West Kimberley, widely respected for his hand-crafted boomerangs and cultural knowledge. Her grandmother, Faye Parriman (Anderson/Ryder), is a Yamatji and Noongar artist whose paintings reflect the wildflower and desert country of Western Australia.

This creative legacy continues through Jessica’s mother, Natasha Lloyd (Parriman), an award-winning artist, and her sisters, Celina and Leticia Lloyd, who are also practising artists. Together, their work reflects an ongoing connection to family, country, and story, expressed across generations.

Kimberley Artists and Contemporary Practice

Aboriginal Bush Traders is proud to showcase works by Jessica Lloyd, alongside Natasha Lloyd and Faye Parriman. Their paintings—ranging from detailed wildflower studies to expressive depictions of country and animal life—share stories that are both personal and deeply connected to culture.

Exhibitions from the Kimberley Region

Sky Country – Jessica Lloyd

This exhibition explores stories passed down from Jessica’s grandparents, expressed through celestial imagery and cultural narrative. Works include depictions of the giant emu in the sky, the eagle claw (Southern Cross), and the first sunset, connecting sky, country, and story.

Nan’s Everlasting Memories – Celina Lloyd

This deeply personal exhibition shares stories of Celina’s grandmother and the Stolen Generations, alongside representations of wildflowers. Works included delicate etchings on handmade paper shaped into dresses—symbolising the significance of the rare occasions when girls in the mission were allowed to wear dresses and shoes during official government visits. The exhibition also featured acrylic works on paper and canvas.

Mardoowarra (Fitzroy River) Mangkaja Arts

Following catastrophic flooding in January 2023, artists from Mangkaja Arts have been working to recover and rebuild. Through this exhibition, Aboriginal Bush Traders aims to support these artists, share their work, and raise much-needed funds. The exhibition reflects both the impact of the floods and the resilience of the artists and their community.