Lea Taylor

Lea Taylor is a Bibbulmun yorga with strong family connections to the Hill, Pickett, and Maher/Williams families of the Wadandi, Menang, Goreng, Kaniyang, and Ballardong peoples.

Inspired by her mother, Lea's creative journey began at a young age, watching her paint, write, sew, and play music. As an adult, she explored various art forms but found her true calling in her 50s. She returned to art, initially through painting, seeking a way to calm her mind and heal, but soon discovered her passion for weaving and making Booka (kangaroo skin cloaks). This discovery marked a turning point in her art practice, leading to her work being included in major collections such as the Janet Holmes a Court Collection, as well as the City of Joondalup and Stirling Collections.

As a self-taught weaver and cultural artist, Lea has developed her own style, blending traditional and contemporary materials with found objects like bones, quills, and feathers. Her art is deeply inspired by nature, and she believes her ancestors guided her to create in a culturally respectful way. Through her work, Lea is contributing to contemporary Aboriginal art that has the potential to become tomorrow's cultural artifacts.