AIATSIS acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of Country and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Traditional Owners of Kunja Country
Kunja Dreaming respectfully honours the Traditional Owners and enduring cultural custodianship of Kunja Country.
These images represent family, ancestry, cultural leadership, and the ongoing connection to land, spirit, and community that continues through generations.
Jennifer is my Aunty — Traditional Owner of Kunja Country
Jennifer is a respected Traditional Owner of Kunja Country and holds deep cultural and spiritual connection to the land, stories, and community.
Maurice Brock is my father — Traditional Owner of Kunja Country
Maurice carries strong cultural ties to Kunja Country and represents ongoing connection, knowledge, and respect for Country passed through generations.
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My name is Kieran Hearn
I live in Brisbane with my wife Cassandra Damms, and I am a proud Aboriginal artist whose mob comes from Cunnamulla in South-West Queensland, sharing connection to the Kunja and Kooma Nations. My totems are the possum and wedge-tailed eagle which hold deep spiritual meaning and connection for me throughout my journey in life and art.
When the Journey Began
When the Journey Began, art was not something planned — it was something that emerged from a deeply personal and life-changing moment.
The passing of my mother, Valerie Kate Hearn (28/07/2022), marked a turning point in my life. In the silence that followed, painting became a way to process grief, to sit with emotion, and to find meaning in what felt overwhelming. What started as quiet reflection slowly became a source of healing.
Through each brushstroke, I found connection again — not only to memory and emotion, but to my mother’s presence in a different form. Art became a way to speak when words were not enough, and a way to honour her life, love, and influence on who I am today.
Over time, this personal expression grew into something deeper: a sense of purpose. Painting was no longer only about healing; it became about storytelling, culture, and sharing something meaningful with others.
Alongside this journey, my wife Cassandra has been a constant source of strength and belief. Her support and guidance in shaping the business side of this vision has allowed the work to grow beyond a personal practice into a shared purpose. Together, we continue to build something rooted in love, connection, and cultural expression.
Today, every artwork carries that beginning within it — a foundation built from loss, healing, love, and the ongoing journey of turning lived experience into story and connection.
Connection to Country
Cunnamulla, South-West Queensland
The landscapes of Cunnamulla and Kunja Country hold deep spiritual and cultural significance within the stories shared through Kunja Dreaming.
From waterways and open plains to sacred sites and changing skies, these places continue to inspire the colours, movement, and connection found throughout each artwork. Country is more than a place — it is memory, spirit, identity, and story carried through generations.
Every artwork created through Kunja Dreaming remains grounded in this connection to land, culture, and the enduring spirit of Country.
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