Doris Doherty
Bayulu Community
Gooniyandi Language

I grew up here working on Gogo Station. I have been making art since the 1980's, when I learnt painting and coolamon carving with the elders. Later my sister from Ngumpan taught me how to make jewellery from the nuts and seeds found in the bush. I now work at Marnin Studio making jewellery and stitching bush toys. The studio gives us a great opportunity to make regular money to support our families, as well as sharing our stories and culture. It's a stable place where we can come together, relax, have a yarn and connect with other women.