PET FRIENDS & WILDLIFE

Birth of the Butterfly

Our recent arrival is a magnificent work by contemporary Indigenous Raark artist, Lyle Ah Sam.

This original acrylic on canvas shows the butterfly in her final stage. She has completed her metamorphosis. A spectacular creature of awe and wonder, her job now is to plant her eggs and plan for future generations. The waterlily represents fertility and graces the butterfly’s final task.


Dimensions: 60 (w) x 60 (w) cm

Title: Birth of the Butterfly
Artwork ©2022 Lyle Ah Sam
All Rights Reserved

For framing options or for international orders please contact info@forastudios.com prior to placing order. We can offer you shipping options and quotes.

About Lyle Ah Sam:

Lyle Ah Sam is a First Nations artist and owner of Soul Reign. He is a Mitakoodi / Wakka Wakka man who grew up in Larrakia, Northern Territory. He is based in Dharawal, NSW. His knowledge is passed down from his elders. His art and practice hold strong cultural significance and spiritual value.

Lyle is a contemporary Raark artist that uses traditional mediums and techniques. His education and expertise is knowledge passed down to him by his Uncle Johnny Daylight-Lacey. Uncle Johnny Daylight-Lacey was taught by his elder, Uncle Joseph Baird-Wallis, whose teacher was Uncle David Malangi.

The story and subject in his works, whether it be an animal or a species of plant, possess a spiritual essence — a soul. His art explores this vitality within his subject and how it's connected and influenced by the landscape and spirit of place. His predominant medium is acrylic on canvas.

His palette is earthy ochre hues that hold cultural significance. Lyle’s inspiration is sourced from his culture and relationship with land, sky, and sea.

Soul Reign acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ continuing connection to land, place, waters and community. We pay our respects to them, their heritage and cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.

Calling of the Cranes

Inkjet Museum Etching 350gsm

Print is framed in white timber and glass
Signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity.

Free pick-up from Jannali NSW store.

If you require shipping you will need to purchase an unframed version (Edition 4). Please select the "unframed" $650 version which will be delivered rolled.


About the Work:

The intent is to evoke inspiration and deep recognition of the unique value, connection, and bond to land and sky of Lyle's indigenous culture.

The White Crane embodies the divine masculine & feminine energies within us all. The White Crane stands tall, chest out and chin up. They are aware of the part they play. They tell us ‘Be proud of the sum of the parts and marvel in the whole, as you are connected to it all".

The water lily teaches us about resilience, growing from and through the mud. The water lily teaches us about fertility and the possibilities of life in all of its beauty.

This is a high-quality reproduction of Lyle Ah Sam's original acrylic paint on canvas of the same name. It was commissioned by Bangor Public School, Sydney for the Indigenous children of that school and hangs proudly for all to see and admire.

This exclusive print is signed and numbered by the artist and comes with certificate of authenticity.

About Lyle Ah Sam:

Lyle Ah Sam is a First Nations artist and owner of Soul Reign. He is a Mitakoodi / Wakka Wakka man who grew up in Larrakia, Northern Territory. He is based in Dharawal, NSW. His knowledge is passed down from his elders. His art and practice hold strong cultural significance and spiritual value.

Lyle is a contemporary Raark artist that uses traditional mediums and techniques. His education and expertise is knowledge passed down to him by his Uncle Johnny Daylight-Lacey. Uncle Johnny Daylight-Lacey was taught by his elder, Uncle Joseph Baird-Wallis, whose teacher was Uncle David Malangi.

The story and subject in his works, whether it be an animal or a species of plant, possess a spiritual essence — a soul. His art explores this vitality within his subject and how it's connected and influenced by the landscape and spirit of place. His predominant medium is acrylic on canvas.

His palette is earthy ochre hues that hold cultural significance. Lyle’s inspiration is sourced from his culture and relationship with land, sky, and sea.

Soul Reign acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ continuing connection to land, place, waters and community. We pay our respects to them, their heritage and cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.

This striking Domar Israel Blue Glass Vase is inlaid beautifully with 925 Sterling Silver and features a dragonfly motif.

This vase is marked 925 and stands at 29cm high.

It stands alone as a collectible ornament or can be used to show off your favourite blooms.

This sweet yet striking Domar Israel Blue Glass Bud Vase is inlaid beautifully with 925 Sterling Silver and features a dragonfly motif.

This vase is marked 925 and stands at 16cm high.

It stands alone as a collectible ornament or can be used to show off your favourite blooms.

In Store Pick-Up from our Jannali, New South Wales store only

In Store Pick-Up from our Jannali, New South Wales store only

In Store Pick-Up only

Now with 100% removable cover for easy washing!

This snuggly, round nest bed comes with a fleecy inner cushion for extra snuggle factor. Featuring the 'Mina Mina' artwork by Pauline Napangardi Gallagher of the Warlukurlangu Artist Aboriginal Corporation in Yuendumu. 

About the artwork: At Mina Mina the ancestral Napangardi women danced a landscape of crackling salt lakes and collected digging sticks as they rose from the ground.

Bed Features:

• Stuffed with soft plumes of recycled poly
• Non-Slip Base
• Fully removable cover with hidden zipper for easy washing

Colour: Black & White

Size: 60cm diameter x 15cm high

Perfect size for small to medium sized dogs and small puppies

Watch the video for how to remove your Outback Tails round bed cover washing:

About the artwork: At Mina Mina the ancestral Napangardi women danced a landscape of crackling salt lakes and collected digging sticks as they rose from the ground.

In Store Pick-Up only

10% of sales from this bed go back to Indigenous artist Pauline Napangardi Gallagher. 

Made from 100% thick, cotton canvas with a removable cover for easy washing, this beautiful, rectangular dog bed features the 'Digging For Truffles' artwork by Pauline Napangardi Gallagher of the Warlukurlangu Artist Aboriginal Corporation  in the Central Desert region of Australia.

Bed Features:

• Stuffed with soft plumes of recycled poly
• Non-Slip Base
• Fully removable cover with hidden zipper for easy washing

Colour: Pink & Yellow

Sizes:

Small - 80cm x 60cm x 11cm

Medium - 100cm x 70cm x 13cm

Large - 120cm x 75cm x 13cm

About the artwork: At Mina Mina the ancestral Napangardi women danced a landscape of crackling salt lakes and collected digging sticks as they rose from the ground.

In Store Pick-Up only

10% of sales from this bed go back to Indigenous artist Pauline Napangardi Gallagher. 

Made from 100% thick, cotton canvas with a removable cover for easy washing, this beautiful, rectangular dog bed features the 'Digging For Truffles' artwork by Pauline Napangardi Gallagher of the Warlukurlangu Artist Aboriginal Corporation  in the Central Desert region of Australia.

Bed Features:

• Stuffed with soft plumes of recycled poly
• Non-Slip Base
• Fully removable cover with hidden zipper for easy washing

Colour: Pink & Yellow

Sizes:

Small - 80cm x 60cm x 11cm

Medium - 100cm x 70cm x 13cm

Large - 120cm x 75cm x 13cm

About the artwork: The ancestral Napangardi women performed ceremonies as they travelled, dancing and singing a landscape of rolling red sand dunes.

This artwork captures a native Australian Pink Galah meditating on a golden wattle leaf with a gorgeous wooden textured sky. 

Limited Edition Fine Art Print by Isabelle Boreham. This edition is limited to 200 copies per size and is individually hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity and an Artist Biography.

Small A4: 22.5 x 32 cm includes white border (artwork size: 17.6 x 24.7 cm). Printed on 300gsm archival paper and shipped unframed, wrapped in a protective sleeve with a backing board to enable safe postage.

Large A3: 32 x 45 cm includes white border (artwork size: 25 x 35 cm). Printed on 300gsm archival paper and shipped unframed, wrapped in a protective sleeve with a backing board to enable safe postage.

Extra Large A2: 42 x 59.4 cm includes white border (artwork size: 39.5 x 55.1 cm). Giclee printed on 240gsm Canson Aquarelle rag, museum grade paper and shipped unframed, wrapped in acid free paper and rolled in a cardboard tube to enable safe postage.

This is an archival fine art print, individually created by La Source Australia. The copyright remains the property of the artists upon sale. 

Printed to fit commercial sized frames for an easy and affordable framing option (frame not included).

Fora Studios donates $1 from the sale of this coat to the Dictionaries Fund to help ensure Indigenous languages can flourish for future generations.⁠

Featuring the art of Ursula Napangardi Hudson in the lining and finished with khaki coloured oilskin canvas, these classic oilskin dog coats keep the water off your dog in a rain shower and the keep your dog warm on a winter walk. 

Colour: Black Coat with Red & Black Vaughan Springs Design

(see the size chart to choose the correct size for your dog)

These jackets can not be machine washed. Cold hand-wash only with no detergent. Please follow  washing instructions here. 

Fora Studios donates $1 from the sale of this coat to the Dictionaries Fund to help ensure Indigenous languages can flourish for future generations.⁠

Featuring the art of Ursula Napangardi Hudson in the lining and finished with khaki coloured oilskin canvas, these classic oilskin dog coats keep the water off your dog in a rain shower and the keep your dog warm on a winter walk. 

Colour: Black Coat with Red & Black Vaughan Springs Design

(see the size chart to choose the correct size for your dog)

These jackets can not be machine washed. Cold hand-wash only with no detergent. Please follow  washing instructions here. 

Fora Studios donates $1 from the sale of this Sand Dunes bed cover to the Dictionaries Fund to help ensure Indigenous languages can flourish for future generations.⁠

Outback Tails gives 10% of sales from this Salt Lakes dog bed cover back to Indigenous artist Pauline Napangardi Gallagher. 

 

A spare cover for your much loved Outback Tails bed or create a completely new bed for your dog by filling it with your own stuffing. 

About the artwork: Sand Dunes by Pauline Napangardi Gallagher

The ancestral Napangardi women performed ceremonies as they travelled, dancing and singing a landscape of rolling red sand dunes.

Comes with an inner liner included

• Non Slip Base
• 100% cotton
• Machine Washable

Colour: Pink & Yellow

Sizing:

Small: 80cm x 60cm x 11cm

Medium: 100cm x 70cm x 13cm 

Large: 120cm x 75cm x 13cm

 

 

 Fora Studios donates $1 from the sale of this bed to the Dictionaries Fund to help ensure Indigenous languages can flourish for future generations.⁠

Outback Tails gives10% of sales from this Salt Lakes dog bed cover back to Indigenous artist Pauline Napangardi Gallagher. 

 

A spare cover for your much loved Outback Tails bed or create a completely new bed for your dog by filling it with your own stuffing. 

About the artwork: Salt Lakes by Pauline Napangardi Gallagher

When the ancestral Napangardi women journeyed to the east, they danced and sang a landscape of salt lakes shimmering in the sun.

Comes with an inner liner included

• Non Slip Base
• 100% cotton
• Machine Washable

Colour: Purple & Black

Sizing:

Small: 80cm x 60cm x 11cm

Medium: 100cm x 70cm x 13cm 

Large: 120cm x 75cm x 13cm

 

Outback Tails gives 10% of sales from the Puli Puli Blue bed cover to Indigenous artist Keturah Zimran.

Fora Studios donates $1 from the sale of this bed to the Dictionaries Fund to help ensure Indigenous languages can flourish for future generations.⁠

A spare cover for your much loved Outback Tails bed or create a completely new bed for your dog by filling it with your own stuffing such as old clothes, blankets or pillows. 

Comes with an inner liner included

• Non Slip Base
• 100% cotton
• Machine Washable

Colour: Blue, yellow & white

About the artwork: 

Keturah depicts the puli puli (rocks) at two different sites. She paints the landscapes at Haasts Bluff where she grew up and also at Karrkurrutintja (Lake Mcdonald in Pintupi), located west of Kintore along the Western Australia/Northern Territory border.

Keturah has been inspired by the painting legacy and tutorage from her grandmother and mother, though has developed a distinctive style over her practice. Keturah uses different colours and hues to depict the ways the puli puli change colours with the weather, especially at sunrise and sunset. “The sand hills I paint are my mother’s story and the rocks I paint are my own story. My paintings are about my story and my mother’s… I like to paint; painting helps me forget my troubles. I paint every day. My Grandmother used to say to me when I was younger: “One day you will paint.”

About the artwork: 

Keturah depicts the puli puli (rocks) at two different sites. She paints the landscapes at Haasts Bluff where she grew up and also at Karrkurrutintja (Lake Mcdonald in Pintupi), located west of Kintore along the Western Australia/Northern Territory border.

Keturah has been inspired by the painting legacy and tutorage from her grandmother and mother, though has developed a distinctive style over her practice. Keturah uses different colours and hues to depict the ways the puli puli change colours with the weather, especially at sunrise and sunset. “The sand hills I paint are my mother’s story and the rocks I paint are my own story. My paintings are about my story and my mother’s… I like to paint; painting helps me forget my troubles. I paint every day. My Grandmother used to say to me when I was younger: “One day you will paint.”

Fora Studios donates $1 from the sale of this bed to the Dictionaries Fund to help ensure Indigenous languages can flourish for future generations.⁠

A spare cover for your much loved Outback Tails bed or create a completely new bed for your dog by filling it with your own stuffing. 

About the artwork: Vaughan Springs by Ursula Napangardi Hudson

Ursula paints her father’s Yuparli Jukurrpa (Bush Banana Dreaming) and Pikilyi Jukurrpa (Vaughan Springs Dreaming), which her Aunty taught her and her mother’s Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming). These dreamings have been passed down the generations for millennia and relate directly to the land, its features and the plants and animals that inhabit it. Ursula uses an unrestricted palette to develop a modern interpretation of her traditional culture.

Comes with an inner liner included

• Non Slip Base
• 100% cotton
• Machine Washable

Colour: Red & Black

Sizing:

Outback Tails gives 10% of sales from this bed to Indigenous artist Keturah Zimran.

Fora Studios donates $1 from the sale of this bed to the Dictionaries Fund to help ensure Indigenous languages can flourish for future generations.⁠

A spare cover for your much loved Outback Tails bed or create a completely new bed for your dog by filling it with your own stuffing such as old clothes, blankets or pillows. 

Comes with an inner liner included

• Non Slip Base
• 100% cotton
• Machine Washable

Colour: Blue, yellow & white

About the artwork: 

Keturah depicts the puli puli (rocks) at two different sites. She paints the landscapes at Haasts Bluff where she grew up and also at Karrkurrutintja (Lake Mcdonald in Pintupi), located west of Kintore along the Western Australia/Northern Territory border.

Keturah has been inspired by the painting legacy and tutorage from her grandmother and mother, though has developed a distinctive style over her practice. Keturah uses different colours and hues to depict the ways the puli puli change colours with the weather, especially at sunrise and sunset. “The sand hills I paint are my mother’s story and the rocks I paint are my own story. My paintings are about my story and my mother’s… I like to paint; painting helps me forget my troubles. I paint every day. My Grandmother used to say to me when I was younger: “One day you will paint.”

Welcome Lilypond Creations

The "Friends" hand embroidered and appliqued clutch bag is perfect for any use whether for your makeup, little toys or as handy hold all for a day out.

The Friends Clutch is handmade by our local maker Lesley of Lilypond Creations who loves repurposing and upcycling dead stock designer fabrics that she has painstakingly found, into gorgeous, unique yet totally wearable creations.

Lesley encapsulates all that we love here at Fora Studios. A former nurse, Lesley loved to sew from as young as 10. Coming from the country and away the big bright lights of the city she learnt harness her creativity as she made her own fashion pieces and stage her own fashion shows with her sisters.

Now residing in Como, she loves to use her skills upcycling her and her husband Pete's campervan and hope to find more inspiration around Australia soon.

22 cm x 17.5 cm x 6.5 cm