About N’Dene Riley
My name is N’Dene Riley. I am a proud Parrdarrama Pungenna and Six Rivers Aboriginal woman, a qualified primary school teacher, and a contemporary Aboriginal artist. I acknowledge and pay my respects to my family, my mob, and the Elders past and present who continue to guide my journey.
My family only discovered our Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage some years ago, and since then I’ve been learning, reconnecting, and sharing culture through art and education. Working in Aboriginal-identified roles, I’ve deepened my understanding of heritage, song, story, and art in both traditional and modern ways. Much of my work reflects that ongoing learning, painting and drawing symbols that have lived in me since childhood, now given voice through contemporary expression.
My art is a way to carry forward memory, Country, and connection. Each piece is shaped by the stories shared with me, my own lived experience, and the people I meet through teaching, markets, and community work. Whether it’s a commissioned painting, a workshop in a school, or a stall at a local market, my aim is always to help others see how culture lives in all of us, through story, learning, and care for Country.
I continue to lead programs and create spaces where people of all backgrounds can learn about Aboriginal culture in a hands-on way. My hope is that through art, we build stronger understanding, respect, and connection, keeping culture alive and shared for generations to come. ⚫🟡🔴
I PAINT & PRINT our Original Aboriginal Artworks on…
X large, medium or mini CANVAS
Wood or Acrylic HAND PAINTED EARRINGS
BROOCHES
KEYRINGS
A3 PRINTS
MUGS
T-SHIRTS
I do amazing Aboriginal Programs/Workshops with you:
Large or Small groups where together I PAINT with you ON LARGE OR SMALL CANVAS in your community TO ENHANCE YOUR WELLNESS while LEARNING CULTURE AND SKILLS…
WE USE ABORIGINAL SYMBOLS AND NATURE TO ACHIEVE THIS WITH YOU….
COMMISSIONS:
ARTWORKS ON:
CANVAS
PAPER
STREET ART
INDOOR WALL ART MURALS
HAND PAINTED by Me
Light Pink showcasing the Beauty of WATTLES..
3 shades of yellow paint all working together to create a beautiful flowing WATTLE…
Be Beware of COMPLIMENTS..
Super Lightweight and easy to wear
Each one is painted individually making them
different and unique … each earring is an original Artwork of mine..
SO please enjoy them!!
Materials:
Sterling Silver findings purchased local business
Matisse, Jacquard and Liquitex paint on wood shapes
Posca Paint pens for detailing
20 mm
All materials are purchased from our local stores when available..
FOR COMMSSIONED EARRRING ART, PLEASE EMAIL ME.. ndenerileyart@gmail.com