Dhiiyaan Art is the creation of Jessica Hopcroft, a proud Aboriginal woman who loves sharing and embracing her culture. Jess is happily married with two beautiful daughters living on Wonnarua country (Maitland, NSW). She was born and raised on Awabakal land with her ancestral family having connections with the Barkindji, Ngemba & Kamilaroi areas of NSW. Her style is predominantly a contemporary take on traditional elements. Each individual piece depicts the beauty of nature and its elements. "I draw inspiration from the beautiful country on which we live, as well as creating art that is reflective of family, community and belonging". Dhiiyaan Art is an Aboriginal art business that sells artwork, clothing and merchandise which started during the COVID lockdowns of 2020 as a family collaboration with my father Peter Turk and his wife Samantha Turk who are based in Alice Springs, NT. Dhiiyaan Art is a certified proud Indigenous Art Code member with Membership number 5758

https://dhiiyaanart.com
https://www.Tiktok.com/@dhiiyaan_art
https://www.instagram.com/dhiiyaan_art
https://m.facebook.com/DhiiyaanArt

Laura Thompson is a Gunditjmara woman and artist living and working in Melbourne. The designer and maker behind The Koorie Circle, Laura creates contemporary Aboriginal designed and inspired earrings. Some of which are sourced from sustainable timber and hand painted and finished.

Her collection has developed from a desire to make pieces that tell a story, celebrating the culture, history and identity of Aboriginal Australia. Each piece bears the mark of its maker and is made to be worn with pride.

We have a new shop which is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people in Northcote, Melbourne.

You can read more about Laura and The Koorie Circle on Kalinya Communications Arts Blog. The Koorie Circle is a 100% Aboriginal owned and led family business and is registered at Kinaway the Victorian Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce and is a member of Supply Nation.

https://thekooriecircle.com.au/

In addition to books by individual local authors, the Gallery Gift Shop stocks children's books and a broad range of adult books focusing on:

• International art
• Australian art
• Aboriginal art
• Artistic techniques and tutorials
• Gardens
• Japan
• Manga and anime
• Travel
• Activity books
• Origami
• Notebooks
• Poetry, and more

We also stock origami paper and kits, gift wrap, jigsaw puzzles and more.