Melissa Ladkin
Awabakal Wonarua Bundjalung,
Painting on all media; Weaving; Wood and/or stone crafted objects; Sculpture or installation
Melissa Ladkin
Awabakal Wonarua Bundjalung,
Lead by her elders Mel experienced a deep and intuitive connection to the land. She felt the earth speak to her and was moved by the richness and depth of colours that form ochres of country.
For the past 30 + years Mel has worked in the bush, with native plants, trees & their habitats as a land conservationist and has always been fascinated with geology, rocks, minerals and soils. Working specifically with ochre, the careful and respectful collection to the processing is a significant and alchemical process, they are slowly blended and formed into pigment. This is a very personal journey, a time of deep connection and acknowledgement of all that have come before her.
Mel’s collection of art works has evolved with much thought, care and respect. Her practise speaks of an ancient wisdom, and she hopes her work will inspire others to open to the spirit of the land and to the rich culture and knowledge that it holds.
Contact details
- NSW 2481
- mladkin@bigpond.net.au
- 0266854564
- 41201689215
Discover artworks
Artwork: yaro yaro – scatter I, 2022 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: Bangalow Palm basket, 2023 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: Maiyuna, 2021 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: Barginy – camp, 2020 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: Yiritaba - sacred place, 2021 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: Maguwi - continue, 2021 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: kinan - net; fishing nets, 2022 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: Warawan - fresh water hole, 2020 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: Painted Coolamons, 2020 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: nukang kokei – basket weaving ll, 2022 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: Purumay-west wind, 2020 Melissa Ladkin.
Artwork: Tingali - good hunting ground, 2021 Melissa Ladkin.
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