2026 Works
Kaleidoscope 2026
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain, ceramic and glass tiles on prepared basalt rock
Dimensions vary
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland. The art trial has a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood. These butterflies were made at a community mosaic workshop held on 8 November 2025 as part of the celebrations for the opening of Charlotte’s Wood.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain, ceramic and glass tiles on prepared basalt rock
Dimensions vary
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland. The art trial has a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood. These butterflies were made at a community mosaic workshop held on 8 November 2025 as part of the celebrations for the opening of Charlotte’s Wood.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Yule’laa #7 (Flutter) 2026
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain, ceramic and glass tiles on prepared basalt rock
90 cm H x 110 cm W
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland. The art trial has a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood. These butterflies were made at a community mosaic workshop held on 8 November 2025 as part of the celebrations for the opening of Charlotte’s Wood.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain, ceramic and glass tiles on prepared basalt rock
90 cm H x 110 cm W
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland. The art trial has a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood. These butterflies were made at a community mosaic workshop held on 8 November 2025 as part of the celebrations for the opening of Charlotte’s Wood.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
An Aussie Ode to Ravenna, 2026
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain, ceramic and glass tiles and gold smalti on tile backer.
50 cm hign x 75 cm wide
The dove fountain from Ravenna with a pied currawong and a spotted turtle dove.
Private commission.
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain, ceramic and glass tiles and gold smalti on tile backer.
50 cm hign x 75 cm wide
The dove fountain from Ravenna with a pied currawong and a spotted turtle dove.
Private commission.
Booyum (Witchetty Grub), 2026
Mosaic, hand-cut ceramic and porcelain tile and gold smalti mounted on a prepared basalt boulder
90 cm H x 110 cm W
This mosaic is based on a drawing prepared by Byron Broome (Taribelang Bunda) illustrating the dreamtime story of Booyum, the witchety grub, a rich resource and source of protein that Aboriginal people loved to eat.
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut ceramic and porcelain tile and gold smalti mounted on a prepared basalt boulder
90 cm H x 110 cm W
This mosaic is based on a drawing prepared by Byron Broome (Taribelang Bunda) illustrating the dreamtime story of Booyum, the witchety grub, a rich resource and source of protein that Aboriginal people loved to eat.
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Geeree and Ka'ku'da (Sun and Moon), 2026
Mosaic, hand-cut ceramic and porcelain tile and gold smalti mounted on a prepared basalt boulder
100 cm H x 160 cm W
This mosaic is based on a drawing prepared by Byron Broome (Taribelang Bunda) illustrating the dreamtime story of the brothers Geeree and Ka'ku'da (Sun and Moon) which are the sustenance for all life on earth. The story also talks about their attempts to meet and in the process create a solar eclipse.
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut ceramic and porcelain tile and gold smalti mounted on a prepared basalt boulder
100 cm H x 160 cm W
This mosaic is based on a drawing prepared by Byron Broome (Taribelang Bunda) illustrating the dreamtime story of the brothers Geeree and Ka'ku'da (Sun and Moon) which are the sustenance for all life on earth. The story also talks about their attempts to meet and in the process create a solar eclipse.
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Yule’laa #6 (Purple Crow) 2026
Mosaic, hand-cut Mexican smalti, porcelain and ceramic tiles on prepared basalt rock
80 cm H x 100 cm W
The art trial in Charlotte’s Wood has a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood.
This butterfly mosaic, located on a prepared face of a basalt boulder, features the Purple Crow (Euploea tulliolus)
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut Mexican smalti, porcelain and ceramic tiles on prepared basalt rock
80 cm H x 100 cm W
The art trial in Charlotte’s Wood has a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood.
This butterfly mosaic, located on a prepared face of a basalt boulder, features the Purple Crow (Euploea tulliolus)
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Yule’laa #5 (Blue Tiger) 2026
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles on prepared basalt rock
70 cm H x 125 cm W
The art trial in Charlotte’s Wood has a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood.
This butterfly mosaic, located on a prepared face of a basalt boulder, features the Blue Tiger (Tirumala limniace)
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles on prepared basalt rock
70 cm H x 125 cm W
The art trial in Charlotte’s Wood has a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood.
This butterfly mosaic, located on a prepared face of a basalt boulder, features the Blue Tiger (Tirumala limniace)
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
2025 Works
Yule’laa #1 (Scarlet Jezebel) 2025
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles and smalti on prepared basalt rock
84 cm H x 106 cm W
The art trial in Charlotte’s Wood will have a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood.
This butterfly mosaic, located on a prepared face of a basalt boulder, features the Scarlet Jezebel (Delias argenthona)
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles and smalti on prepared basalt rock
84 cm H x 106 cm W
The art trial in Charlotte’s Wood will have a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood.
This butterfly mosaic, located on a prepared face of a basalt boulder, features the Scarlet Jezebel (Delias argenthona)
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Yule’laa #2 (Australian Painted Lady) 2025
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles and smalti on prepared basalt rock
60 cm H x 76 cm W
The art trial in Charlotte’s Wood will have a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood.
This butterfly mosaic, located on a prepared face of a basalt boulder, features the Australian Painted Lady (Vanessa kershawi).
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles and smalti on prepared basalt rock
60 cm H x 76 cm W
The art trial in Charlotte’s Wood will have a focus on butterflies (Yule’laa in Taribelang Bunda language), in particular local butterfly species that have been sighted in the Wood.
This butterfly mosaic, located on a prepared face of a basalt boulder, features the Australian Painted Lady (Vanessa kershawi).
Located along the Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Charlotte's Wood, 2025
Mosaic, hand-cut VITRA ceramic floor tiles inset into concrete path
77 cm H x 131 cm W
This piece is embedded in the concrete footpath at the beginning of the path through Charlotte’s Wood. It includes the name ‘Charlotte’s Wood’ in Charlotte’s handwriting overlaid on a rainbow based on one of her drawings. There is one of her butterflies in the LH top corner and one of her frogs in the bottom RH corner.
Located near the entrance to Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut VITRA ceramic floor tiles inset into concrete path
77 cm H x 131 cm W
This piece is embedded in the concrete footpath at the beginning of the path through Charlotte’s Wood. It includes the name ‘Charlotte’s Wood’ in Charlotte’s handwriting overlaid on a rainbow based on one of her drawings. There is one of her butterflies in the LH top corner and one of her frogs in the bottom RH corner.
Located near the entrance to Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Charlotte, 2025
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles, smalti, mirror, stained glass, lead and crockery on prepared basalt boulder
73 cm H x 119 cm W
This mosaic is a collection of images that reflect memories, stories and drawings of Charlotte Moorhead aged 7 ½ years. For example, the image of Charlotte (hairless) and the kissing seal is from a ‘Make a Wish’ experience she had not long before she passed away from Leukemia in March 1997. I have incorporated several of Charlotte’s drawings including her thunderstorm and rainbow, horses, ducks and dog as well as her butterflies, and iconic frog drawing.
Located near the entrance to Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles, smalti, mirror, stained glass, lead and crockery on prepared basalt boulder
73 cm H x 119 cm W
This mosaic is a collection of images that reflect memories, stories and drawings of Charlotte Moorhead aged 7 ½ years. For example, the image of Charlotte (hairless) and the kissing seal is from a ‘Make a Wish’ experience she had not long before she passed away from Leukemia in March 1997. I have incorporated several of Charlotte’s drawings including her thunderstorm and rainbow, horses, ducks and dog as well as her butterflies, and iconic frog drawing.
Located near the entrance to Charlotte's Wood Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Jack'ie in the Wetlands, 2025
Mosaic, hand-cut ceramic and porcelain tile, smalti and stained-glass mounted on a prepared basalt boulder
74 cm H x 120 cm W
This mosaic depicts three critters recently sighted in the Bargara Headlands wetlands:
- Sand goanna - Varanus gouldii, also known as Gould’s monitor. (Jack’ie in Taribelang Bunda language)
- Yellow-striped flutterer dragonfly - Rhyothemis phyllis, also known as yellow-barred flutterer (Gum’mama in Taribelang Bunda language), and
- Salmon-striped frog - Limnodynastes salmini
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut ceramic and porcelain tile, smalti and stained-glass mounted on a prepared basalt boulder
74 cm H x 120 cm W
This mosaic depicts three critters recently sighted in the Bargara Headlands wetlands:
- Sand goanna - Varanus gouldii, also known as Gould’s monitor. (Jack’ie in Taribelang Bunda language)
- Yellow-striped flutterer dragonfly - Rhyothemis phyllis, also known as yellow-barred flutterer (Gum’mama in Taribelang Bunda language), and
- Salmon-striped frog - Limnodynastes salmini
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
The Milbi Sisters, 2025
Mosaic, hand-cut ceramic and porcelain tile, smalti and crockery mounted on a prepared basalt boulder
67 cm H x 100 cm W
This mosaic is based on a drawing prepared by Byron Broome (Taribelang Bunda) illustrating the dreamtime story of The Milbi Sisters. (In Taribelang Bunda, Milbi is the freshwater turtle.) The drawing depicts two Eastern Snake-necked Turtles, a species recently seen in the wetlands at Headlands.
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mosaic, hand-cut ceramic and porcelain tile, smalti and crockery mounted on a prepared basalt boulder
67 cm H x 100 cm W
This mosaic is based on a drawing prepared by Byron Broome (Taribelang Bunda) illustrating the dreamtime story of The Milbi Sisters. (In Taribelang Bunda, Milbi is the freshwater turtle.) The drawing depicts two Eastern Snake-necked Turtles, a species recently seen in the wetlands at Headlands.
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Dance of the Scarlet Perchers, 2025
Recycled stainless-steel sculpture with mosaiced stained-glass wings mounted on a basalt boulder
160 cm L x 150 cm W x 130 cm H o/all
This recycled stainless-steel and stained-glass sculpture is a pair of mating Scarlet Percher dragonflies (Gum’mama in Taribelang Bunda language), a species often seen in and around these wetlands. This artwork is a collaboration by both Paul Perry and Kevin Dekker (The Metalist) and is located in the Wetlands in the Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Recycled stainless-steel sculpture with mosaiced stained-glass wings mounted on a basalt boulder
160 cm L x 150 cm W x 130 cm H o/all
This recycled stainless-steel and stained-glass sculpture is a pair of mating Scarlet Percher dragonflies (Gum’mama in Taribelang Bunda language), a species often seen in and around these wetlands. This artwork is a collaboration by both Paul Perry and Kevin Dekker (The Metalist) and is located in the Wetlands in the Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Nu’ganbul #2, 2025
Hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles, smalti, stained glass, lead and crockery on prepared basalt boulder
73 cm H x 144 cm W o/all
Depicts two green tree frogs (Nu'ganbul in the Taribeland Bunda language) found in the adjacent wetlands – Graceful Green Tree Frog and Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog.
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles, smalti, stained glass, lead and crockery on prepared basalt boulder
73 cm H x 144 cm W o/all
Depicts two green tree frogs (Nu'ganbul in the Taribeland Bunda language) found in the adjacent wetlands – Graceful Green Tree Frog and Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog.
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Bargara Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Nu’ganbul #1, 2025
Hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles and smalti, on prepared basalt rock
89 cm H x 112 cm W cm o/all
Based on a commissioned drawing by Byron Broome (Taribelang Bunda) representing the Green Tree Frog (Nu’ganbul), its lifecycle and environs.
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut porcelain and ceramic tiles and smalti, on prepared basalt rock
89 cm H x 112 cm W cm o/all
Based on a commissioned drawing by Byron Broome (Taribelang Bunda) representing the Green Tree Frog (Nu’ganbul), its lifecycle and environs.
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
2024 Works
Gum'mama, 2024
Hand-cut ceramic tiles, smalti and stained glass on prepared basalt boulder.
92 cm H x 148 cm W o/all
Depicts two of the dragonfly species (Gum'mama in Taribelang Bunda language) found in these wetlands: Blue Skimmer and Graphic Flutterer
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tiles, smalti and stained glass on prepared basalt boulder.
92 cm H x 148 cm W o/all
Depicts two of the dragonfly species (Gum'mama in Taribelang Bunda language) found in these wetlands: Blue Skimmer and Graphic Flutterer
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Elliott Heads State School, 2024
Hand-cut ceramic tiles, on compressed cement sheet with stainless-steel frame
120 cm H x 180 cm W
This project was created with the involvement of the Bunda Wanda Rangers from the School and now takes pride of place in the front of the school grounds.
Hand-cut ceramic tiles, on compressed cement sheet with stainless-steel frame
120 cm H x 180 cm W
This project was created with the involvement of the Bunda Wanda Rangers from the School and now takes pride of place in the front of the school grounds.
Wings of Health, Hope and Happiness, 2024
Hand-cut ceramic tiles and glass tiles on compressed cement sheet with stainless-steel frame.
120 cm H x 240 cm W
This was an Arts in Health project in the Bundaberg Regional Hospital involving more than 25 staff from the hospital participating in mosaic workshops. The curated mosaic panel is now located on the wall of one of the entrances to the hospital.
Hand-cut ceramic tiles and glass tiles on compressed cement sheet with stainless-steel frame.
120 cm H x 240 cm W
This was an Arts in Health project in the Bundaberg Regional Hospital involving more than 25 staff from the hospital participating in mosaic workshops. The curated mosaic panel is now located on the wall of one of the entrances to the hospital.
Looking Good, 2024
Hand-cut ceramic tile and Mexican smalti mosaic on tile backer board
60 cm H x 120 cm W
They say the eyes are the window to the soul. I wonder what these eyes reveal to you about your soul? This mosaic was inspired by an original painting by David Hardy and used with his permission.
Hand-cut ceramic tile and Mexican smalti mosaic on tile backer board
60 cm H x 120 cm W
They say the eyes are the window to the soul. I wonder what these eyes reveal to you about your soul? This mosaic was inspired by an original painting by David Hardy and used with his permission.
Oorri'ah, 2024
Hand-cut porcelein and ceramic tiles, glass tiles,marble, granite, smalti, and crockery on basalt boulder.
75 cm H x 200 cm W o/all
The design for this mosaic is based on a generic wetlands and the frogs and dragonflies that might inhabit them. These creatures are a sign of the quality of the water in the wetlands and are sometimes referred to as the ‘canaries of the wetlands’. The design is overlaid with the Taribelang Bunda word Oorri’ah, meaning welcome.
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut porcelein and ceramic tiles, glass tiles,marble, granite, smalti, and crockery on basalt boulder.
75 cm H x 200 cm W o/all
The design for this mosaic is based on a generic wetlands and the frogs and dragonflies that might inhabit them. These creatures are a sign of the quality of the water in the wetlands and are sometimes referred to as the ‘canaries of the wetlands’. The design is overlaid with the Taribelang Bunda word Oorri’ah, meaning welcome.
Located in the Wetlands Art Trail in Headlands Estate, Innes Park, Queensland.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Roaring Sunflowers, 2024
Hand-cut porcelein and ceramic tiles, smalti, and crockery on compressed cement sheet with stainless-steel frame
100 cm H x 240 cm W
This community project located on the amenity block in Bill Fritz Park, Bargara, involved 40 participants and recognises the historical links of this park to the Bargara Lions Club and its leadership and committment to create a place accessible to people with a disability. Consequently, the mosaic design includes the Lions Club logo (use officially approved by the legal boffins in NY) and the modern Disability Accessible Icon, embedded in a field of sunflowers reflecting the brightness and joy of living, but also referencing the Robertson sunflower farm and flower stall on nearby Bargara Road. Several magpie geese flying across the sky complete the design.
During the consultation process for the design it was highlighted that sunflowers are increasingly recognised as a symbol of hidden disabilities – so are a perfect complement to the internationally recognised wheelchair symbol. I love how artworks have layers of meaning!
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Shine On, 2024
Porcelein and ceramic tiles, smalti, gold smalti, crockery glass tiles and lead strips on backer board
90 cm H x 120 cm W
Private commission in honour of the late Abigail Johnstone.
Porcelein and ceramic tiles, smalti, gold smalti, crockery glass tiles and lead strips on backer board
90 cm H x 120 cm W
Private commission in honour of the late Abigail Johnstone.
Fruit Salad, 2024
Hand-cut porcelein and ceramic tiles, and smalti on concrete pad
150 cm diameter
Commissioned by Fraser Coast Regional Council. Installed in the footpath at intersection of Kent and Lennox Sts, Maryborough.
Hand-cut porcelein and ceramic tiles, and smalti on concrete pad
150 cm diameter
Commissioned by Fraser Coast Regional Council. Installed in the footpath at intersection of Kent and Lennox Sts, Maryborough.
2023 Works
Goldie Coldie, 2023
Ceramic tile, smalti and gold smalti on backer board
25 x 25 cm
Ceramic tile, smalti and gold smalti on backer board
25 x 25 cm
Surf's Up, 2023
Smalti on backer board
25 x 25 cm
Smalti on backer board
25 x 25 cm
Reef Inhabitants, 2023: Bill Fritz Park, Bargara
Ceramic tile and smalti on cement pad
42 H x 106 cm W
Ceramic tile and smalti on cement pad
42 H x 106 cm W
Undersea Mural: Bundaberg Christian College, 2023
Acrylic paint on cement sheet cutouts and brick wall. Approximately 11.5m long x 2.2m high
Design inspired by and adapted from original artwork by Cairns based indigenous artist, Melanie Hava. Used with Melanie's permission.
Acrylic paint on cement sheet cutouts and brick wall. Approximately 11.5m long x 2.2m high
Design inspired by and adapted from original artwork by Cairns based indigenous artist, Melanie Hava. Used with Melanie's permission.
2022 Works
Jack'ie: Sand Goanna Dreaming, 2022
Hand-cut ceramic tiles on hand made ferro-cement substrate mounted on basalt boulder and concrete footing pads.
Approx. 4.5m from nose to tip of tail.
Skin design by Byron Broome and Uncle Raymond (Willy) Broome (Taribelang Bunda mob). "The colours represent the beautiful colours of the earth."
The mosaicing for the skin was undertaken as a community mosaic project facilitated by Paul Perry at Community Lifestyle Support (CLS), Kalkie. 67 people participated in the mosaic workshops.
Partners for this project, include CLS and Regional Arts Australia through Flying Arts Alliance Inc.
Hand-cut ceramic tiles on hand made ferro-cement substrate mounted on basalt boulder and concrete footing pads.
Approx. 4.5m from nose to tip of tail.
Skin design by Byron Broome and Uncle Raymond (Willy) Broome (Taribelang Bunda mob). "The colours represent the beautiful colours of the earth."
The mosaicing for the skin was undertaken as a community mosaic project facilitated by Paul Perry at Community Lifestyle Support (CLS), Kalkie. 67 people participated in the mosaic workshops.
Partners for this project, include CLS and Regional Arts Australia through Flying Arts Alliance Inc.
Rose Rhapsody, 2022
Hand-cut Mexican smalti, ceramic and porcelain tiles, glass, mirror and crockery on 15mm cement sheet substrate
180cm H x 240cm W
Commissioned by Fraser Coast Regional Council to commemorate the 100 year celebration of the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in Maryborough. Some of the circular inserts were made by members of the Fraser Coast community at a community mosaic workshop session at Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough, which I facilitated. Funding through RADF.
Hand-cut Mexican smalti, ceramic and porcelain tiles, glass, mirror and crockery on 15mm cement sheet substrate
180cm H x 240cm W
Commissioned by Fraser Coast Regional Council to commemorate the 100 year celebration of the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in Maryborough. Some of the circular inserts were made by members of the Fraser Coast community at a community mosaic workshop session at Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough, which I facilitated. Funding through RADF.
Shining the Light on Yayoi, 2022
Hand-cut ceramic tiles on hand formed substrate
75cm H x 50cm W x 50cm D
Lamp shade fabricated by North Coast Lampshades, Eumundi.
Hand-cut ceramic tiles on hand formed substrate
75cm H x 50cm W x 50cm D
Lamp shade fabricated by North Coast Lampshades, Eumundi.
It's all connected, 2022
Hand-cut ceramic, porcelain and glass tiles, smalti and boulder opal on tile backer.
75cm H x 110cm W
This piece is inspired by and based on artwork by Sveta Dorosheva, created for The True Adventures of Wolfboy movie (2019). Used with permission.
Hand-cut ceramic, porcelain and glass tiles, smalti and boulder opal on tile backer.
75cm H x 110cm W
This piece is inspired by and based on artwork by Sveta Dorosheva, created for The True Adventures of Wolfboy movie (2019). Used with permission.
2021 Works
Dugg'un's head, 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a concrete substrate.
A community mosaic project involving more than 60 participants, installed in the Bush Tucker Garden at the Community Lifestyle Support (CLS) facility in Ashfield, Qld. Design elements and colours selected by and used with permission of the Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a concrete substrate.
A community mosaic project involving more than 60 participants, installed in the Bush Tucker Garden at the Community Lifestyle Support (CLS) facility in Ashfield, Qld. Design elements and colours selected by and used with permission of the Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Three Boomerangs, 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder.
78 cm H x 50 cm W
This mosaic depicts the three boomerang markings of the Taribelang Bunda people and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed near the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder.
78 cm H x 50 cm W
This mosaic depicts the three boomerang markings of the Taribelang Bunda people and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed near the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Whale Rock (Noog'garr Walla) 2021
Carved basalt rock with hot-dipped galvanised, fabricated steel pectoral fins
This sculpture depicting a breaching whale was created by simple interventions on a local basalt boulder, with added pectoral fins. (Noog’garr means whale in Taribelang Bunda language. Walla means rock.) This artwork is a collaboration by both Paul Perry and John Olsen. Located in Headlands Estate, Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Carved basalt rock with hot-dipped galvanised, fabricated steel pectoral fins
This sculpture depicting a breaching whale was created by simple interventions on a local basalt boulder, with added pectoral fins. (Noog’garr means whale in Taribelang Bunda language. Walla means rock.) This artwork is a collaboration by both Paul Perry and John Olsen. Located in Headlands Estate, Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Breaching Whale (Noog'garr) #2, 2021
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
105cm x 165cm o/all
This mosaic depicts a breaching whale (Noog’garr means whale in Taribelang Bunda language) and was based on a photo taken by and used with permission of Kevin Hill (aka Jimmy Scaboo).
Installed in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
105cm x 165cm o/all
This mosaic depicts a breaching whale (Noog’garr means whale in Taribelang Bunda language) and was based on a photo taken by and used with permission of Kevin Hill (aka Jimmy Scaboo).
Installed in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Breaching Whale (Noog'garr) #1, 2021
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tiles and crockery mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
105 cm x 140 cm o/all
This mosaic depicts a breaching whale (Noog’garr means whale in Taribelang Bunda language) and was based on a photo taken by and used with permission of Kevin Hill (aka Jimmy Scaboo).
Installed in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tiles and crockery mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
105 cm x 140 cm o/all
This mosaic depicts a breaching whale (Noog’garr means whale in Taribelang Bunda language) and was based on a photo taken by and used with permission of Kevin Hill (aka Jimmy Scaboo).
Installed in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
The SUPer Wave (after Hokusai) #2, 2021
Hand-cut glass tiles, smalti and marble mosaic on MDF and handmade substrate, with balsa wood, airdried clay and acrylic paint on wire armature figurine
Hand-cut glass tiles, smalti and marble mosaic on MDF and handmade substrate, with balsa wood, airdried clay and acrylic paint on wire armature figurine
The SUPer Wave (after Hokusai) #1, 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic.
Mary's Herbs, 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile and smalti mosaic.
Installed in Story Bank: Mary Poppins Museum at Maryborough.
Hand-cut ceramic tile and smalti mosaic.
Installed in Story Bank: Mary Poppins Museum at Maryborough.
Coffee Table (Flow), 2021
Hand-cut smalti laid on recycled table.
Hand-cut smalti laid on recycled table.
Oorriáh, 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt rock
17 cm H x 48 cm W
This mosaic is the word Oorri’ah, meaning welcome in Taribelang Bunda language. It reflects the welcome the Elders are extending to all visitors to the Yarning Circle.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt rock
17 cm H x 48 cm W
This mosaic is the word Oorri’ah, meaning welcome in Taribelang Bunda language. It reflects the welcome the Elders are extending to all visitors to the Yarning Circle.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Moi (Emu), 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder.
120 cm H x 75 cm W o/all
This mosaic depicts Moi the emu and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder.
120 cm H x 75 cm W o/all
This mosaic depicts Moi the emu and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Jack'ie (Goanna), 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder.
90 cm H x 90 cm W o/all
This mosaic depicts Jack’ie the sand goanna and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder.
90 cm H x 90 cm W o/all
This mosaic depicts Jack’ie the sand goanna and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Unggarr'la (Eagle), 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile and mirror mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
90 cm H x 120 cm W o/all
This mosaic depicts Unggarr’la the eagle and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tile and mirror mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
90 cm H x 120 cm W o/all
This mosaic depicts Unggarr’la the eagle and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Boo'roo #2 (Kangaroo), 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
85cm x 70cm o/all
This mosaic depicts Boo’roo the kangaroo and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
85cm x 70cm o/all
This mosaic depicts Boo’roo the kangaroo and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Boo'roo #1 (Kangaroo), 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
102cm x 72cm o/all
This mosaic depicts Boo’roo the kangaroo and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
102cm x 72cm o/all
This mosaic depicts Boo’roo the kangaroo and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Dugg'un (Rainbow Water Snake), 2021
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
106 cm H x 100 cm W o/all
This mosaic depicts Dugg’un the rainbow water snake and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
106 cm H x 100 cm W o/all
This mosaic depicts Dugg’un the rainbow water snake and is based on an image supplied by and used with permission of Taribelang Bunda Elders.
Installed in the Taribelang Bunda Yarning Circle and Gallery in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Mee'barr, 2021
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile, pottery and crockery mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
76 cm H x 105 cm W
This mosaic features an old loggerhead turtle (Mee’barr in Taribelang Bunda language) swimming over a local reef. It is estimated that the turtle is more than 80 years old. The artwork is based on a commissioned image taken by Tracey Olive and used with her permission.
Installed in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile, pottery and crockery mosaic installed on a basalt boulder
76 cm H x 105 cm W
This mosaic features an old loggerhead turtle (Mee’barr in Taribelang Bunda language) swimming over a local reef. It is estimated that the turtle is more than 80 years old. The artwork is based on a commissioned image taken by Tracey Olive and used with her permission.
Installed in the Headlands Estate at Innes Park.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
2020 Works
MilBi Magic Community Mosaics project, 2020
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic.
Installation on public amenities block at Archie's Beach, Bargara.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic.
Installation on public amenities block at Archie's Beach, Bargara.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
MilBi Magic Community Mosaics project, 2020
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic.
Installation on public amenities block at Archie's Beach, Bargara.
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic.
Installation on public amenities block at Archie's Beach, Bargara.
MilBi Magic Community Mosaics project, 2020
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic.
Installation on public amenities block at Archie's Beach, Bargara.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic.
Installation on public amenities block at Archie's Beach, Bargara.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
MilBi Magic Community Mosaics project, 2020
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic .
Installation on public amenities block at Archie's Beach, Bargara.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic .
Installation on public amenities block at Archie's Beach, Bargara.
This artwork is part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Shimmering Gold, 2020
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile on paper bag.
Winner of Queensland Regional Art Award 2020 - Peoples Choice.
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile on paper bag.
Winner of Queensland Regional Art Award 2020 - Peoples Choice.
Mosaic installations at Headlands Estate, 2020
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaics.
These artworks are part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaics.
These artworks are part of the Bundaberg Regional Galleries Public Art Collection.
Bottlebrush, 2020
Hand-cut ceramic tile and smalti mosaic. Inlaid in footpath outside Maryborough Town Hall
150 cm in diameter
Hand-cut ceramic tile and smalti mosaic. Inlaid in footpath outside Maryborough Town Hall
150 cm in diameter
2019 Works
Tom, 2019
Hand-cut ceramic tile on ping pong paddle
Hand-cut ceramic tile on ping pong paddle
Girl #1, 2019
Hand-cut ceramic tile on marine ply
40 x 30 cm
Hand-cut ceramic tile on marine ply
40 x 30 cm
Girl #2, 2019
Hand-cut Orsoni smalti on marine ply
40 x 30 cm
Hand-cut Orsoni smalti on marine ply
40 x 30 cm
Shelley, 2019
Hand-cut ceramic tile and smalti on Cement Sheet
40cm H x 60cm W
Hand-cut ceramic tile and smalti on Cement Sheet
40cm H x 60cm W
Shazz's Garden, 2019
Hand-cut ceramic tile and crockery mosaic on compressed cement sheet
90cm H x 120cm W
Installed in the Cancer Ward of the Bundaberg Base Hospital.
Hand-cut ceramic tile and crockery mosaic on compressed cement sheet
90cm H x 120cm W
Installed in the Cancer Ward of the Bundaberg Base Hospital.
Sea Dreaming, 2019
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile and crockery mosaic on cement sheet
45cm H x 105cm W
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile and crockery mosaic on cement sheet
45cm H x 105cm W
Archie’s Turtle, 2019 - sampler panel inspired by an original design by Mia Tavonatti
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic on cement sheet
88cm H x 110cm W
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile mosaic on cement sheet
88cm H x 110cm W
Archie’s Beach Surfing Turtle, 2019 - sampler panel inspired by an original design by Julie Aldridge
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile and crockery mosaic on cement sheet
88cm H x 110cm W
Hand-cut ceramic and glass tile and crockery mosaic on cement sheet
88cm H x 110cm W
2018 Works
Noosa Nude #2, 2018
Hand-cut ceramic tile on cement sheet
50cm H x 40cm W
Hand-cut ceramic tile on cement sheet
50cm H x 40cm W
Flushed Out: Street Art Meets Mosaics
Exhibition held in Archie's Beach Public Toilets for Crush Festival 2018
Exhibition held in Archie's Beach Public Toilets for Crush Festival 2018
Banksia Blue Too 2018
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic on cement sheet
80cm H x 109cm W
Installed in a private residence.
Hand-cut ceramic tile mosaic on cement sheet
80cm H x 109cm W
Installed in a private residence.
2017 Works
Wrapped (Faces of India #26) 2017
Charcoal on Montval watercolour paper $990
158cm H x 125cm W framed, without glass
Charcoal on Montval watercolour paper $990
158cm H x 125cm W framed, without glass
School's in (study) 2017
Acrylic, spray paint, rust paint and oxidising solution on canvas $1,800
Diptych 152cm H x 102cm W each panel
Acrylic, spray paint, rust paint and oxidising solution on canvas $1,800
Diptych 152cm H x 102cm W each panel
Text as art project
Pietro the Peacock 2017
Bourbong St, Bundaberg. Now relocated to the Peacock Bar at Riverfeast, Bundaberg.
Bourbong St, Bundaberg. Now relocated to the Peacock Bar at Riverfeast, Bundaberg.
Bargara Art Trail
We're watching you 2017
Trevors Rd, Bargara
Trevors Rd, Bargara
Slow down and ... 2017 (front)
Woongarra Scenic Drive, Bargara
Woongarra Scenic Drive, Bargara
Slow down and ... 2017 (rear)
Woongarra Scenic Drive, Bargara
Woongarra Scenic Drive, Bargara
Welcome to Bargara 2017 (front)
Bauer St, Bargara
Bauer St, Bargara
Welcome to Bargara 2017 (rear)
Bauer St, Bargara
Bauer St, Bargara
Blue Tiger Invasion (Robertson Flower Farm), 2017
Acrylic on canvas $2,400
160 x 241 cm
Acrylic on canvas $2,400
160 x 241 cm
2016 Works
Connected for Growth 2016
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Childers
The Point Pool Mural 2016
The Point Resort, Bargara
B(l)eached Forest Rhythms 2016
60 cm x 29 cm x 29 cm
Raw sienna and acrylic inks, wax encaustic, bleached coral and other found objects on driftwood log $800 incl. carry case
B(l)eached Forest 2016
Installation view of #tag and release exhibition at Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane
One Direction: 280 Drawings in 280 Days of Travel exhibition
Bundaberg Regional Gallery
Healing Hands mural for IWC, Bundaberg
2015 Works
Chesky, 2015
60 x 131cm
Raw sienna ink and wash on Montval watercolour paper $1,200 (framed)
Sensational Santorini, 2015
64 x 131cm
Raw sienna ink and wash on Montval watercolour paper
$1,200 (framed)
Blue Tigers 2015
Mary Kinross Park, Bargara
Matilda Kate at 2 Days Old, 2015
Raw sienna ink and wash on watercolour paper NFS
2014 Works
All drawings A4
Prices range between $80 and $120 each
Prices range between $80 and $120 each
2013 Works
ACSA Final Year Exhibition 2013
Hot, Hot, Hot, 2013, Timber, MDF lettering, acrylic paint, 15 x 35 x 5 cm
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Faded Memory 1, 2013, Unfired clay and plaster, 18 x 8 x 6 cm (each of 2 parts)
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Faded Memory 2, 2013, Unfired clay, wire, plaster and wood, 20 x 18 x 20 cm (overall)
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Not what it seems, 2013, Timber, MDF lettering, acrylic paint, shell, 13 x 44 x 7 cm
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Past Presence 1, 2013, Rust, iron paint, acrylic and varnish on canvas, 29 x 21 cm
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Past Presence 2, 2013, Rust, iron paint, moulding paste and acrylic on canvas, 79 x 59 cm
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Past Presence 3, 2013, Rust, iron paint, moulding paste and acrylic on canvas, 29 x 41 cm
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Past Presence 4, 2013, Salt, rust, etching solution and iron paint on canvas, 41 x 29 cm
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2012 Works
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