Mooditj_Djet Designs

16/07/2026

✨ Throwback Thursday ✨

This time last year, I had the incredible honour of travelling to the Cossack Art Awards as a judge. Looking back now, it’s amazing to see how much can change in not just one year, but over the years.

So today I’m reflecting on my journey. It reminds me that every milestone started with one small step.

It all began when I officially sold my very first painting after Covid lockdown. I still remember the excitement, the nerves, and the realisation that the stories I was sharing through my art were connecting with people in a meaningful way.

From there, opportunities slowly began to unfold. I was fortunate to receive commissions, explore new techniques and ideas, and continue finding my own artistic voice. Every artwork has been a learning experience, strengthening my connection to culture, storytelling, and creativity.

There have been moments of uncertainty, plenty of challenges, and times where I questioned myself, but every step has helped shape the artist I am becoming.

Now, just a year after standing amongst some of Australia’s incredible artists at the Cossack Art Awards, I’ve been given another opportunity I never imagined possible- like being selected to travel internationally as part of a cultural exchange, representing my community and sharing Aboriginal culture and art on a global stage.

When I sold that very first painting, I could never have imagined where this journey would take me.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has collected my work, commissioned a piece, encouraged me, or simply followed along on this journey. Your support has meant the world, and every opportunity has been possible because of the community that continues to believe in me.

Here’s to celebrating how far we’ve come, embracing the lessons along the way, and looking forward to everything that’s still to come. 🤎

19/02/2026

We’re delighted to announce Marianne Penberthy and Yamaji Art with Nicole Monks as the selected recipients of the 2026-27 Artist in Residence Program.

These funded residencies with the Museum of Geraldton support artist-led research projects that engage deeply with museum collections and the local community.

Marianne Penberthy's residency will respond to the collection from her perspective as a person living with vision impairment.

Yamaji Art / Nicole Monks will deliver a culturally-led residency focused on reconnecting with Yamaji cultural belongings and archival records.

Read more: https://artonthemove.art/2026/02/geraldton-artists-announced-for-new-activating-collections-residencies

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Image: Lily-Mae Kerley at The Royal Society of Tasmania (RST) Library. Photo by Nicole Monks

WA Museum Boola Bardip | Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport | Creative industries, WA

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Honoured to be approached and apart of 'Djoowak Moordidjabiny - Generations Becoming Stronger' 💜✨

Photos by Josh Wells

26/11/2025

Happy to see my piece in the background 🥰

✨Opening’s Sunday 30th November 2025 ✨
But open now and free to public until 8 Feb 2026.

20/11/2025

I've got exciting news I’ve been bursting to share!

I was recently approached, and I’m incredibly proud to announce that I will be exhibiting one of my recent body adornments at Midland Junction Arts Centre!
This piece will be featured as part of an absolutely stunning exhibition called Djoowak Moordidjabiny - Generations becoming stronger, curated by the wonderful Candice Nannup.

This exhibition 'showcases Yamaji and Noongar women artists working with textiles and fibres. Through weaving, stitching and dyeing, their works carry stories of ancestry, resilience and connection to Country — celebrating fibres as a powerful medium of memory, creativity and cultural strength across generations.'

I can’t wait to share the story and full shots of the adornment soon, but in the meantime, here’s a little close-up sneak peeks!

If you want to know more about the exhibition dates and the other talented artists involved, you can find all the information on their website.
https://www.midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au/exhibitions/djoowakmoordidjabiny

28/05/2025

Art is more then Painting, It holds our stories, our memories,
Our ways of healing 🌿❤️💛🖤

28/05/2025

This work is about the recent trip through Yamaji country with some of my elders, seeing all the vibrant wildflowers blanket the country side 🌸🌼

27/05/2025

Our podcast is live!

We’re proud to celebrate Reconciliation Week with the launch of Kalyakoorl Waangkaniny—now streaming online and wherever you get your podcasts!

RTRFM: https://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/kalyakoorl-waangkaniny/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/kalyakoorl-waangkaniny/id1816829252
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nEL8QU7aG8rgOBSlyD1OK?si=6yYMlTN3RCm-CIG1S-tSOg

This podcast is a collaboration between Kalyakoorl and RTRFM, and we’re excited to bring Nyoongar language to more ears and hearts.

Nyoongar language is a living testament to First Nations resilience, strength, and unbroken connection to boodjar. Through this podcast, we want to help you learn and connect through fun, bite-sized lessons.

Join us—Dylan Collard and Kelsi Forrest - as we explore greetings, pronouns, animals and more.

Nidja Nyoongar boodjar ngalar nyininy, ngalar Nyoongar waangkan ana?

Because we’re on Nyoongar boodja, we should speak some Nyoongar eh?

Season One of Kalyakoorl Waangkaniny is proudly sponsored by Wonnil Partners.

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Thank you to our Elders who have guided us in developing this podcast. We couldn’t have done it without you blazing a trail for us!

Thanks to Kylie & Clint Bracknell (Boomerang & Spear) for your unwavering support always but especially during this process, we are grateful to have you in our world and to create with you 💞

Thanks to our moorditj Executive producer and editor, Danielle Rafaelle from RTRFM who has put in countless hours to get this up and running. Your patience and understanding through this process has meant so much and we are thankful it has been a project full of meaningful collaboration and respect 👏🏽

Thanks to Rueben Yorkshire who is always there for us and created our moorditj podcast artwork. Your talents are special and we love working with you ✨

This podcast is truly a labour of love and passion for our Nyoongar language. To speak our language is to exercise our sovereign rights as a people and we are so grateful to be able to speak our language every day and now share it with our wider community 🖤💛❤️

We can’t wait for you to listen and learn with us!

24/04/2025

The Noongar Season ‘Djeran’ is represented by the colour green as it is the time of the year where the cooler weather begins. Djeran season sees a break in the really hot weather. A key indicator of the change of season is the cool nights that bring a dewy presence in the early mornings.
As the season progresses, the nights will become cooler and damp. The onset of cool and rainy days meant that traditional mia mias (houses or shelters) were repaired and updated to make sure they were waterproofed and facing in the right direction in readiness for the deep wintery months to come.