Dorota Skoneczna was born in Piotrkow, Trybunalski, Poland From 1996-2001 she studied at the Academy of Fine Arts (Faculty of Textiles and Fashion Design) in Lodz, Poland. Dorota specialises in rugs, tapestries and printed textiles. Dorota also works as a fine art painter and currently lives in Poland.

Sam Wickman is an Aboriginal archaeologist with extensive experience in archaeological fieldwork, heritage management and Aboriginal community consultation and negotiation. Sam is qualified with a B.A. (Honours) degree awarded by the Australian National University.

As well as being a consultant archaeologist, Sam is a noted artist in glass. He contributes to the art production of Bonegilla Glass Studio in Albury and his works are exhibited in galleries across Australia and around the world.

On various occasions Sam's art shows have sold our prior to opening. His most recent single artist exhibition has been at the Hogarth Gallery in Paddington. His most recent milestone has been one of his hand made artworks, which was received by the Royal family of the Netherlands. Sam is presently developing a range of artworks of which he can market to the retail industry to further promote indigenous Australian art.

Sam has also established his own company in which he aims to educate people in the fascinating points of Australian aboriginal culture through his art. In doing this Sam hopes to provide others in the community with a source of inspiration.

Sam's many life experiences through his cultural connections, archaeological studies, and various community works has lead to a deep cultural understanding of what Indigenous Australian culture means. This can clearly be expressed in his attractive artwork.

For more detailed information on Sam Juparulla Wickamn you can visit his website

www.juparullaarts.com

Click here to browse rugs Husband-and-wife team John and Ros Moriarty founded Balarinji in 1983, in celebration of the birth of their first child. Working on their kitchen table, John and Ros developed a baby's doona cover with Turtle designs, seeking to marry their son's urban life with his indigenous heritage.

From this first step grew an internationally renowned design studio, Balarinji, with a unique signature of cutting edge contemporary design born of ancient inspiration. Today Balarinji is recognised as Australia's foremost source of contemporary design inspired by indigenous art and culture. Commissions from Qantas for the stunning 747 jets Wunala Dreaming and Nalanji Dreaming are two of the most highprofile applications of Balarinji design, with other commissions ranging from graphic, decorative treatments for the City of Sydney stre et banners through to the development of an 'art car' for Mitsubishi Australia.

The Studio's sophisticated and evocative colour palettes reflect both bush landscapes and urban cityscapes – from the cradle of human civilisation to the information age and beyond. Balarinji is more than just a name. Behind it lie different aspects of the Balarinji story which are at its foundation, and interwoven with the images that bear the Balarinji name. Balarinji is a unique and innovative contemporary design brand drawn from ancient inspiration.