Lekisha Eades

Southern River College

Year 9

Acrylic painting on canvas

35 x 40 cm

This painting represents my cultural identity. My work is based on my family and our connection with the community. Community is an important source of social connection and gives a sense of belonging. The kangaroo tracks show my connection to native animals. The blue colours and the river at the bottom of my painting represent my ancestors who are the Whadjuk Noongar people of the Swan River tribe dating back some 40,000 years.