I was born in Perth, and my mother's side is from the Bibbulmun mob, and stretches towards the Katanning area, southwest of Perth. My father's side is from the Yamatji mob, originating from the Gascoyne region, northwest-central Western Australia.

Just before I turned one, I moved from Perth to Adelaide with my mother, brother, and sister, where I spent my early childhood through to late adolescence.

Growing up, I always had an eye for the arts, looking through images of my father's public murals, sculptures, and fine art prints. Needless to say, art was always a part of me and something I could hyperfocus on for hours on end.

I left Adelaide to work at Ayers Rock Resort as an Indigenous guest activities presenter when I was eighteen, running workshops like spear and boomerang classes, didgeridoo sessions, bush tucker tours, and cultural talks. I also did the daily traditional dance performances for the guests in the town square.

The men I was working with taught me all the skills I needed for the job and went that extra step by taking me under their wing. Over 10 years later, these men still play a role as my cultural teachers. They taught me more outside of work than in.

They were originally from New South Wales and began teaching me about their countries and sites, introducing me to their elders, and eventually taking me out bush to teach me firsthand.

Most of the knowledge and stories I paint come from their teachings, and they help me better understand our lore, culture, and customs. They teach me the same way our ancestors did thousands of years ago—through stories and by sitting and listening to the country.

Painting for many years as an artist has allowed me to share knowledge with people throughout Australia and internationally, with the help of well-established art galleries.

Now at 30, I’m a proud family man with two beautiful children and a partner. I aim to share these stories with them for future generations and othering willing to learn.