Charlie Colbung was born in Mount Barker and as a Noongar artist he is currently studying the Visual Arts and developing his own unique style. "Many people assume my work is purely traditional; a common stereotype applied to many Noongar artists from the south of Western Australia," Charlie said. "I am breaking that stereotype, as much of the work I do is contemporary although I do retain some traditional elements." Charlie uses different media and painting styles, including oil on canvas, acrylics, mixed media, watercolours, pencils and pastel sketching. Charlie attributes his passion for the arts to his Great Aunt, Bella Kelly, a talented and renowned Noongar landscape artist from Mt Barker. | 
