Contemporary Aboriginal Artists
Bayadherra acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live.
We pay our respect to Elders past and present and recognise their enduring cultural connection to Country and community.
Art + Design
Bayadherra specialises in culturally bespoke Aboriginal art and design offering:
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Authentic hand-painted canvas artwork
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Custom commission paintings
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Digital artwork
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Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) artwork
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Graphic design
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Digital graphics and cultural illustrations
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Email signatures
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Apparel design
Luke and Siena's unique creations reflect Country, culture and community by combining contemporary colours with traditional visual language. Canvas artwork is hand-painted and range in size from:
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Small - A3, A2
Medium - approx. 70cm x 50cm
Large - approx. 120cm x 70cm
Extra large - approx. 120cm x 120cm
Commission artwork is available to suit your size and colour preferences. Stay updated via our Instagram @bayadherra_art or yarn with us about commission pieces for your home or office space below.
Our Commission Process
Bayadherra uses a consultative approach to gain a thorough in-depth understanding of client needs and expectations to create custom artwork designed for you and your story.
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Please submit your enquiry via our online form
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Initial project scope and quotation
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50% deposit to confirm commission order
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Establishment of Client Creative Brief and artwork preferences
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Client consultation
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Artwork Concept Package provided to client: story concepts, colour swatches, artwork sketch / mock-up
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Commencement of artwork
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Artwork and cultural story complete and available to view
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50% final payment
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Artwork available for pick up or delivery
Depending on your design and framing preferences, please allow 4-10 weeks for your commission to be completed
Our Story
Bayadherra is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated creative studio founded by proud Yorta Yorta brother and sister Luke and Siena Tieri. As descendants of the James Family, their cultural origins are embedded in Yorta Yorta Nation; Shepparton, Victoria. Luke and Siena's grandfather Glenn James OAM is a respected Elder within community and is recognised as the first Aboriginal man to umpire Australian rules football in the AFL.
Inspired by their grandfather's community impact and as young artists with an Aboriginal business, their purpose is to advance reconciliation and promote cultural awareness, education and understanding by reflecting their Indigenous heritage and traditional storylines in contemporary art and design.
'Bayadherra' in Yorta Yorta language means 'long-neck turtle', Luke and Siena's spiritual animal totem reflective of their Aboriginal identity and connection to community and Country.
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Community, respect and authenticity is at the heart of Bayadherra; Luke and Siena pride themselves on their collaborative attitude and unique ability to provide culturally meaningful art and design to support clients and community. ​
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Clients
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Gallery
Featured Artworks
Carlton Football Club
2025 Indigenous Guernsey
Sir Doug Nicholls Round
Bayadherra was proud to create Carlton Football Club's 2025 Indigenous Guernsey for Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Honouring our Yorta Yorta community, the design blends the oval shape of a football with the shell of our animal totem; the long-neck turtle, to represent strength, resilience and unity between community and Carlton. 3 central journey lines capture Carlton's engagement with community in the past, present and future, and U-shaped people surround the shell symbolising inclusion and how we are Stronger Together. Find out more here
Source: Carlton Football Club, Photographer: Jacinta Keefe
Shop
Shop available artwork below, please contact us to purchase
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All artwork is original
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Acrylic on cotton canvas
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Cultural story and Certificate of Authenticity
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Artwork framing options available
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Delivery via Australia Post​
Stretch-framed artworks are pick up only from Melbourne metro.
Mulana woka - 'Spirit of Country'
$895
Stretched canvas with oak-stained timber frame
60cm x 60cm - pick up only
Mulana woka captures the spirit and wisdom embedded within Yorta Yorta land. Painting Country is always calming and healing and the colours of Country are always an inspiration - these green tones reflect the beautiful forest landscape of Barmah. Our cultural connection grounds us to cultural songlines, stories and the knowledge of our Ancestors as we gather with family.
Recent News
Bayadherra is proud to introduce Carlton Football Club's 2025 Indigenous Guernsey for Sir Doug Nicholls Round to be worn across the AFL/VFL and AFLW/VFLW. The design encapsulates community, Carlton and the Club's Stronger Together ethos.
Carlton FC 2025 Indigenous Guernsey
E+E Possum Skin Cloak launch
Bayadherra was honoured to contribute and participate in the design of the Eye & Ear Hospital's Possum Skin Cloak, launched this NAIDOC Week. A spectacular cultural project featuring contributions from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, patients and the various E+E departments.
Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll Inductee
Another deadly achievement for our grandfather Glenn James OAM, inducted into the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll in recognition of his contribution to community and young mob through sport, education and advocacy. An inspirational story for us to create positive community change.
Yarn
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We are located in Naarm - Melbourne VIC