Kirrikin's New Artists and Arts Collection is a celebration of creativity and cultural heritage, showcasing the vibrant works of emerging Indigenous artists. This unique collection highlights the rich stories and traditions of Australia's First Nations people, brought to life through contemporary art forms. Each piece is a testament to the artists' profound connection to their land and community, offering a fresh perspective on Indigenous art.

Kirrikin's commitment to supporting new talent ensures that these artists can share their incredible gifts with the world, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of Indigenous culture. Dive into the Kirrikin New Artists and Arts Collection and experience the beauty and depth of these extraordinary artworks.

Helena Geiger was born in Sydney. Her mother is Aboriginal and her father is Austrian. Her Aboriginal heritage is traced back to the Gumbayngirr language group from the North Coast of NSW where most of her family still live.

Helena is a self-taught artist specialising in Batik. Using this ancient art form she creates original Batikson Silk and Cotton for wall hangings, stretched and framed artwork. She also designs printed and hand dyed textiles for furnishings and clothing.

Helena has exhibited her artwork widely in Sydney and Adelaide and is in private collections throughout Australia, NZ, the UK and USA. Her artwork was purchased by the SA Flinders University Art Museum for their Art Collection. In 2012 she was shortlisted for the NSW Parliament Aboriginal Art Prize and her work toured NSW being exhibited in several regional art galleries.

Helena also holds Batik and Tie Dyeing Workshops in Sydney and on the South Coast. She now lives and works from her studio in Jervis Bay NSW.

Jessica is a young Gamilaroi Ularoi/Yuwaalaraay woman from Walgett in North West NSW, born in 1999. Jessica grew up immersed in culture, learning Gamilaraay and Yuwaalaraay language throughout her early education, and stories and culture from family and community.

From an early age, Jessica has found an interest in art, coming from artistic families on both her Aboriginal and Portuguese sides. Jessica aims to represent the beauty of the land and her connection to country in her artworks. Her art often depicts curved lines inspired by carved trees on her country, the rivers, and native flora and fauna. Jessica uses an array of earthy and contemporary colours in her art. Jessica has now ventured into creating digital artworks that relate to modern cultural interpretations.

Jessica has had her artworks in private exhibitions, and small rural galleries. In 2019, Jessica had her triptych ‘Ngurrambaa’ as the feature piece for HSBC’s Reconciliation Action Plan and is now in the head office of The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.

Jessica is located in Meanjin (Brisbane) and is studying a Bachelor of Business through Griffith University. She aims to run her own Aboriginal owned and operated business in the near future upon graduating in 2022/2023