We first came across Kathleen's artwork whilst on holiday in Alice Springs. The textures and colours are ideally suited for inclusion in our jewellery. We are proud to be collaborating with her. For more information about Kathleen, please refer to the info tab on the adjacent page.
Below are samples of our jewellery featuring some of the Kathleen's art available as inserts. If you would like to include your own images, please visit our custom section.
The pendant frame is made from nickel free pewter that is silver plated, oxidised, buffed and lacquered. The pendant includes either an adjustable silicone rubber necklace or a 90cm stainless steel ball chain. Note that it is possible to shorten the stainless steel ball chain by cutting it with side cutters or pliers.
The cufflinks are made from brushed stainless steel and come with a branded gift box.
The earring frames are made from natural pewter with no plating. The earring hooks are sterling silver.
The earring frames are made from pewter and then plated in nickel. The earring hooks are sterling silver.
The bracelet frame is made from nickel free pewter that is silver plated, oxidised, buffed and lacquered. The silicone rubber strap can be adjusted in length to suit your wrist.
Finest quality cast pewter plated in silver that is oxidised, buffed and lacquered to obtain an antique finish. The brooch has a pin and clutch grip attachment.
Kathleen Buzzacott was born in Alice Springs where she has lived to raise her two boys with her husband, though in her early childhood, Kathleen moved to Queensland with her father, brother and sister. At the age of 10 Kathy and her siblings moved back to Central Australia to live with their mother in Hermannsberg.
Her Language is of the group Western Aranda and her Tribal group derives from Pitjantatjara. Her mother’s country spans across the borders of South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
She is a hairdresser by trade, but also focuses on and is developing her skills as an artist. Kathleen began painting 16 years ago along with her sister Julie-Anne Paige who is a prominent artist in her own right. Kathleen paints bush tucker and children’s stories which reflect her own happy childhood growing up with her family out in the bush. Kathleen’s work is keenly sought after by the locals in her community, interstate and overseas.
(Yipirinya)
This particular caterpillar is very pretty and the aboriginal people of Alice Springs identify closely with it from their dreamtime stories.
(Kwatja Iparta)
Aboriginal people have an intimate knowledge of their land and know where water can be found in the driest of places.
(Relha Ntjarrala Yia Ilama)
Story telling and the passing on of knowledge is a vital part of aboriginal culture.
(Warnka Tharrala Ntatha Kutjima)
This artwork represents Kathleen with her sister amongst the wild flowers where they grew up.
(Enarlanga)
The Echidna is a much sort after bush tucker amongst the aboriginal people.
Pendants (includes your choice of necklace): $AUD 45
Bracelets (includes bracelet rubber): $AUD 35
Earrings Classic: $AUD 30
Earrings Loop: $AUD 35
Cufflinks: $AUD 50
Brooches: $AUD 35