The inner spirit is what is felt from a young age and what drives us, guided by our Ancestral forefathers and mothers. It’s imprinted on us from birth on this journey. The bright colours represent the vibrancy of our youth and the pulsating pattern represents the limitless opportunities they have ahead of them.
Allan McKenzie is a Gamilaroi/Wiradjuri artist from central NSW. He specializes in all types of traditional and contemporary pieces of work, including making didgeridoos and traditional artifacts and Aboriginal tribal weapons. His father, Allan Snr, taught him the craft of Aboriginal artwork and he often helped his father finish artifacts when he was a small boy. Allan practices and lives culture and is passionate about educating Aboriginal people about the pathway to becoming stronger and more confident. He is a renowned, sought after mentor working with Juvenile Justice, Youth off the Streets, and government agencies and schools across NSW and Queensland.
