Peter Bayaka's artwork exhibited in Dawin

December 9, 2024

NDIS participant Peter Bayaka likes to spend his time painting at the East Arnhem Regional Council Age Care and Disability Services Center in Milingimbi.

We're proud to share that Peter's artwork, Nga Tili (Black Cockatoo), is currently on display at the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in Darwin until December 12, 2024. This exhibition is part of the 28th Annual Human Rights Art Awards & Exhibition.

"Nga Tili (Black Cockatoo) is my dreaming. You can see them flying around at my home in Milingimbi."

- Peter Bayaka

A special thanks to Marion Shaw, East Arnhem Regional Councils Operations Coordinator, for her support and encouragement in helping Peter participate in this exhibition.

Image 1: Marion Shaw with Peter Bayaka at the Aged Care and Disability Services Centre in Milingimbi

Image 2: Peter Bayaka's artwork, Nga Tili (Black Cockatoo), on display at the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in Darwin. Medium: Acrylic on canvas

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