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Dec 6

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2days in #orange for Josh’s #christmas party.Josh is looking #fresh and is in a good place and progressing.We are hopeful Josh will have 3 days leave over Christmas and will be able to come home to #narrandera.I will talk to his doctor today and get the all clear for Josh to spend his holiday season on the banks of the #murrumbidgee river….#mentalillness #schizophrenia #murrumbidgeemensgroup #MMG #christmascheer

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Nov 29

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As we have so many new people liking Wiradjuri Art on social media, it’s a great time to re-introduce a little about myself!

MY STORY:

I am a Wiradjuri man, born in Narrandera, New South Wales, on Wiradjuri country, into a family of 10 children.

We lived with my mum and dad at the bottom of the Sandhills in Narrandera, at a place known affectionately as “Down The Lane”.

My father worked on the shire council and my mum was a stay at home mother who kept our corrugated tin sheeted home immaculately clean.

I could not of ask for a better childhood growing up 250 meters from the Murrumbidgee River. Spending time with my cousins on the river down at “Koories Beach” and playing on the Sandhills are memories I will never forget.

At age 27 I settled down and started raising my own family. I have two daughters and a son and am also now a proud grandfather.

My son has schizophrenia and his mental illness is probably what really led me to my career in art. I had to find a way to cope with my sons illness, and my art became my outlet to deal with the chaos and havoc that was now part of our home. My son now lives independently in Wagga Wagga, and is still much loved and comes home regularly for visits.

My life has been a fast ride! I’ve had my share of run ins with the law like many young aboriginal men. I had a kidney transplant over five years ago. I also have grandchildren who bring me great joy.

My passion is helping people who suffer from mental illness or substance abuse, and helping those people who are in the role of carer to those people.

I am working on releasing some more Original art prints in 2023, and I am now accepting new large scale corporate and private commission canvas and mural bookings from June 2023. Information about these options is available on my website here:

https://owenlyonsart.com/work-with-owen/

#aboriginalart #indigenousart #australianindigenousart #wiradjuriart #owenlyonswiradjuriart #owenlyons #wiradjuriartist #indigenousartist #australianindigineousartist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #aboriginalartprints #artdecor #austrlaianartprint

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Nov 28

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KEEP CUPS AND MUGS

I only have a few ceramic Keep Cups (that have silicone lids) and Travel Mugs left in stock.

Be quick to jump over onto my online store to grab one today – they are an awesome Christmas present as a stocking stuffer, teachers gift or Kris Kringle option!

https://wiradjuriart.com/collections/homewares

📷: @annascott_photography

#aboriginalart #indigenousart #australianindigenousart #wiradjuriart #owenlyonswiradjuriart #owenlyons #wiradjuriartist #indigenousartist #australianindigineousartist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #artastherapy #iamnotafraid #aboriginalartprints #artdecor #austrlaianartprint #australianartdecor #aboriginalartdecor #aboriginalartprints #indienousartdecor #indigenousartprints

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Nov 27

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WIRADJURI ART ONLINE STORE GIFT CARDS

Don’t forget you can always arrange an online store gift card as a great present option in the lead up to Christmas!

Gift cards can be for various amounts and are redeemable towards art prints or merchandise in my online store.

Head over to my online store and grab one (or two, or a few!) today!

https://wiradjuriart.com/collections/wiradjuri-art-online-store-gift-cards

📷: @annascott_photography

#aboriginalart #indigenousart #australianindigenousart #wiradjuriart #owenlyonswiradjuriart #owenlyons #wiradjuriartist #indigenousartist #australianindigineousartist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #artastherapy #iamnotafraid #aboriginalartprints #artdecor #austrlaianartprint #australianartdecor #aboriginalartdecor #aboriginalartprints #indienousartdecor #indigenousartprints

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Nov 24

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CHARITY AUCTION – Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala Ball 2022
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I was delighted to support the 2022 Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala Ball auction with an original artwork piece I donated.

I’m pictured here with Tony Aichinger of McDonalds Wagga Wagga.

It was such a great night and I was thrilled to be involved in raising money for such a worthy cause.

📷: Ronald McDonald House Charities Wagga Wagga

#wiradjuriart #wiradjuriartist #wiradjuriartworkcharitydonation #owenlyonswiradjuriart #indigenousart #indigenousartist #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealth #iamnotafraid #artastherapy #aboriginalart #indigenousart #australianindigenousart

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Nov 23

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Nov 22

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SARONGS & TOWELS – ON SALE!

This is the sale you have been waiting for!

I’ve reduced the prices on my beach towels and sarongs in the lead up to Christmas.

Both items have been reduced by 25% off (sale price is the price listed on the website), and are now down to $45+GST each.

Head over to my online store via the link in my bio to purchase!

(PS: My loop bandannas have also been reduced down to $15+GST each!)

📷 @annascott_photography

#wiradjuriart #wiradjuriartist #wiradjuriartsarong #wearableart #wiradjuriartfashion #aboriginalartfashion #indigenousartfashion #owenlyonswiradjuriart #indigenousart #indigenousartist #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealth #iamnotafraid #artastherapy

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Nov 4

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Today I delivered this piece to #stmarys #catholic #school in #haynsw and it will be installed in there #cultural garden in December .You can see the #children and pointing to their contribution to the artwork that they helped to contribute to a few months ago when I attended the school for a workshop.I can’t wait to return in December when the cultural garden and #mural will be unveiled to the #church and #community…#schoolmural #mentalillness #schziophrenia

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Nov 2

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#ballin with #myboy eating #fishandchips in the park😂 at #orangensw on Sunday.It was great to see him again for a catch-up.He is making improvements slowly and slow progress is still progress and this make our visit so much more enjoyable.To be able to drive away knowing he is not stressed from my visit and it also makes me feel better with good thoughts driving home.He is mixing well with others in #rehab and still joining in with the programs and participating in exercising and playing group sports.This trip Josh had leave from Castlereagh house for 2 hours and hopefully next visit will be a little longer.Things are starting yo look more positive and the vibe is good😀✊🏿🙏🏿✌🏿

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Oct 29

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At Ronald McDonald house charity event with #Tahir from #fatpizza and #housos.Raising money for #ronalmcdonaldhousecharities.#charity #mcdonalds #mentalillness #schzophrenia

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Oct 18

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#Prints at the framers now and will all be stretched and have floating frames fitted in time for #christmas 🎄.There will be a mixture of colours for the floating frames and I will post as they are completed,I can’t wait to see how they look dressed up ….#Christmasgifts #colour #pictureframe #mentalillness #schizophrenia

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Oct 10

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Just #wow I can’t believe how good this #print looks,#ganguddy (x3) 160x110cm.Now is your opportunity to purchase one of these #beautiful prints for the perfect #christmas #gift…#mentalillness #schizophrenia #worldmentalhealthday

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Oct 10

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Today is World #mentalhealthday..Take care of yourself and reach out to those who need the #encouragement.But also remember it doesn’t hurt to look out for others and yourself the rest of the year 😀…#mentalillness #schizophrenia #itaintweaktospeak

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Oct 5

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(Partial sneak peek)I have almost completed these 2 huge pieces(3.4x1.7 metres x2)for #Hay #catholicschool.
It’s taken me a while to get my health and my head in the right place recently but I have risen above it all and managed to tackle these huge pieces that will hopefully be hanging in the #schools #cultural garden soon.I am very happy with these pieces and when I unveil I hope you will be too😃…#mentalillness #schizophrenia #aboriginalart #wiradjuriartist #contemporaryart

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Oct 5

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“Somebody grab me some clippers these f&@king beards are weird”🎶🎼🎵#MGK #machinegunkelly….
Caught up with my #son yesterday for the first time since he has been in #Orange #mentalhealth #rehabilitation.It was good to finally see him if only for an hour.I took him up some fresh clothes,#kfc and some #chocolates which im sure he will love.
We talked a lot and he told me how well he is doing there and has been doing #cooking each week at the #learningskills centre.He also takes daily walks around the precinct which is only going to do him the world of good not only for his mental health but also his physical health.Josh has settled in well there and has developed friendship with other long term patients there and this is great as it will be good for his social skills .This is great because when Josh was in hospital at Wagga other people in the unit came and went very regularly so Josh couldn’t really form and bond with anyone.
Josh still has a long way to go in his #recovery but I am quiet confident and so is Josh the Castlereagh house is his best chance of gaining the skills he will need when he eventually leaves Orange and returns to the #riverina and hopefully live an #independent #lifestyle.
Just a little update as to how Josh is doing. Cheers people

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Sep 25

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#Organised kaos.That’s what you get on the #bigjobs(3400x1700)#catholicschools #haynsw #aboriginalart #mentalillness #imnotafraid #schizophrenia

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Sep 14

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Coffee Mugs & Keep Cups

I only have a few of my Coffee Mugs & Keep Cups in stock, so if you have had your eye on them you’ll need to order ASAP!

My Wiradjrui River People or the Kangaroo Dreaming design is printed on these high quality ceramic cups and mugs.

Head over to my online store here:

https://wiradjuriart.com/collections/homewares

Do you have one of these Coffee Mugs or Keep Cups already? I’d love to share a photo of you with it on my social media – send it through as a DM or tag us in your post.

📷: @annascott_photography

#aboriginalart #indigenousart #australianindigenousart #wiradjuriart #owenlyonswiradjuriart #owenlyons #wiradjuriartist #indigenousartist #australianindigineousartist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #blakbusiness #wiradjuriartmerch #indigenousarthomewares #arthomewares

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Sep 11

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A piece I did in 2017 which was sold in Melbourne.Love the colours in this piece….#wiradjuribushtuckerdreaming #aboriginalart #wiradjuriart #mentalillness #schizophrenia

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Sep 8

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A question you can ask especially today and any other day.You can make a difference.#mentalhealth #RUOK #youarenotalone #mentalillness #schizophrenia

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Sep 7

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Bendigo Bank Narrandera

How great do the prints of my Kangaroo Picking and Wagga Wagga artworks look hanging at the Bendigo Bank in Narrandera!

I am pictured here with Janelle Broadhead (Branch Manager) and Cora Clowes (Customer Relationships Manager).

Thank you to the Bendigo Bank for purchasing these prints to brighten up the customer waiting area!

ART PRINTS FOR CORPORATE SPACES: Did you know that artworks for corporate spaces are tax deductable? If you would like to order one of my prints for your corporate offices, head to my website http://www.wiradjuriart.com to place an order!

#aboriginalart #indigenousart #australianindigenousart #wiradjuriart #wiradjuriartist #indigenousartist #australianindigineousartist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #commissionartwork #BendigoBank

About Owen Lyons

Owen Lyons creates a broadly diverse array of artworks, and is passionate about creating artworks representative of his rich Wiradjuri cultural heritage, the land on which he lives, his community, family and mental health advocacy.

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