A fun role play dress up set for children. This set includes four Aboriginal dress up capes. Each cape features an authentic Aboriginal or South Sea Islander artwork. The capes are made from polyester velvet and are machine washable. They feature a hook and loop fabric tape closure and are lightweight and easy to wear. The dress up costumes feature beautiful artworks from both Billyara and Charlie Wicking. These printed Aboriginal dress up capes is suitable for children from the age of 3 years. Charlie Wicking has been painting approximately since 1999. Charlie is inspired daily by her natural environment, particularly the sea, and this is reflected in her artworks. She loves the area that she lives in, the wonder of the rainforests, the beauty of the sea and the harshness of the earth when nature is at its hottest. Charlie has a colourful and vibrant style and is a talented artist. Charlie Wicking’s real name is Charmaine Marree Baggow and she was born in Mackay, Queensland. The Traditional Custodians of the land is this area and surrounding districts is the Yuibera, Barada Barna and Widi Tribes. She is a descendant of Aboriginal and South Sea Islander people of that area. Her South Sea Islander family came from the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Charlie values her Ancestral past and she acknowledges her descendants proudly. “We have to protect the land and sea where we live and play, once it's gone, it's gone. You can't eat or drink money. If we protect country, country will protect and provide for us. ”Billyara is a respected artist from the Wiradjuri tribe. The name Billyara comes from the artist's totem, an eagle, which stems from his connection with the land. He has been painting Aboriginal art for over 20 years and teaches these traditions to younger generations. His artwork is a mix of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art with a Western influence. He has exhibited extensively, and has sold his paintings internationally. Through a relationship with Modern Teaching Aids, Billyara hopes to introduce contemporary Aboriginal art to young children in fun and engaging ways. We love creating products that allow Indigenous communities and artists to communicate their culture through their art and in turn allowing children to develop awareness and understanding of the significance of cultural heritage in their world. If you are an Indigenous artist and would like to work with MTA to also develop culturally sensitive and appropriate education resources, please contact info@teaching. com. au.
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