Papul art

Head on down and check out the newly installed panels of my artwork such a long process to finally get a outcome I’m super happy with, let me know what you all think ❤️❤️

Manor Lakes P-12 School now has 2 deadly new murals inside there new building at the school massive thankyou to the school for engaging me to create these, super happy how they have turned out 😍😍

Uniform a welcome to Wadawurrung Country - Ballarat Times Explore the stunning Wadawurrung Country jersey design unveiled by the Ballarat Miners for the NBL1's First Nations Indigenous round. Designed by Wadawurrung artist Billy-Jay O'Toole, featuring Bunjil the eagle and symbolic emu footprints.

Ballarat Miners 🖤💛❤️

Honestly loved my time at Meredith primary school the kids there are just so precious and where super keen to learn and ask question throughout the week, the school deffently looks alot brighter now and Wadawurrung language and artwork embedded throughout thankyou again for having me Meredith Primary School

Poll results: Your favourite 2024 Indigenous livery | Supercars Matt Stone Racing’s Bendix livery, raced by Nick Percat, topped the poll

SURFCOAST HIGHWAY ARTWORK UPDATE

Hey just letting you all know that I am in the process of getting this artwork fixed the product that was installed wasn’t a true reflection of my artwork or how I wanted my story to be showcased the artwork you cant even see unless your driving underneath the panels you only see elements of it

However I have now had test panels done with the 2 colours below, I have decided to go with the white panels I think this showcased the artwork best and is clearly visible from 100+m away which is what I always wanted it’s a 108 metre art installation people need time to be able to see all the elements and story I’ve shared especially the language showcased, this will be installed with the new panels in the next 5-6 weeks I can’t wait to see all the panels up and a true reflection and my story shared with you all

Thankyou again to djilang alliance most importantly Kath for all your help and support in getting a outcome that I’m
Happy with super thankful ❤️

Omg my livery is currently at number 1 with 21,000+ votes this is mind bobbling UNBELIEVABLE 🔥😍

2024 Repco Supercars Championship | Vote for your favourite Indigenous Round livery | Supercars News, video highlights, calendar, results and live timing from the Repco Supercars Championship, formerly the V8 Supercars Championship.

Fletcher my god son representing my onesie, love this so much Jayme Riccardi & Blake Miller ❤️❤️

If everyone can go vote for my livery would really appreciate it, 🔥😍

2024 Repco Supercars Championship | Vote for your favourite Indigenous Round livery | Supercars News, video highlights, calendar, results and live timing from the Repco Supercars Championship, formerly the V8 Supercars Championship.

Oh both of em looking mighty fine on track 🔥😍

Percat to fly special colours in Darwin - Auto Action Nick Percat will race his first Indigenous Round with Matt Stone Racing with a special livery this weekend.

Breathtaking forever grateful to Bendix Workshop 🖤💛❤️🦅

South Barwon Football & Netball Club are doing a run on the jumpers I designed for their indigenous round this year, they are $50 each and a percentage of the sales will go to Strong Brother Sister a organisation which do so much for the youth living on Wadawurrung country

If you after one check out the below post 🖤💛❤️🦅

Put your hand up if you want to get one of these babies for yourself!

Our indigenous jumper is heading to our online store as of Saturday!
✅ a supporter jumper in both youth & adult sizes
✅ pre-order only! Get your order in between June 1st & 7th
✅ only $50 each with a % of every jumper sold being donated to local foundation
✅ head to the link

https://shop.locosportswear.com.au/collections/south-barwon-fnc

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Bendix commissioned proud Wadawurrung man, Billy-Jay (‘BJ’) O’Toole for the project, with the talented artist presenting his piece to FMP Group (Australia) Bendix CEO, George Kyriakopoulos, at a recent event held at Bendix’s Manufacturing Facility and Research and Design Centre in Ballarat, Victoria.
The striking creation references Bendix’s corporate colour palette of blue, black and white, while providing a unique local story from Wadawurrung Country, which takes in tracts of land around Bendix’s Ballarat heartland and south to Geelong.

Members of the Bendix team take time out to meet artist Billy-Jay (‘BJ’) O’Toole at the artwork handover event.
BJ explained the elements of the painting and his consideration in creating each layer of the design.
“At the bottom of the artwork I’ve embedded a symbolism of the many hills and mountains in the region which are significant places and landmarks on Wadawurrung Country,” BJ said.
“Above that there’s a line of cross hatching, a traditional marking honouring that we are on Wadawurrung Country. Then there’s a reference to the many waterways which were resources for Wadawurrung people for thousands of generations.
“Eucalyptus leaves are embedded into the artwork to showcase Bendix’s passage on country, to welcome and cleanse all while they are on country.
“The four birds shown in the painting also hold significance. Bunjil the wedged tail eagle was the creator of Wadawurrung Country 60,000 years ago – using his big powerful wings he created and carved the land to what it is today. Waa, the crow is the protector of Wadawurrung Country and is emotive to Bunjil. Kunawarra the black swan is present in the artwork, as one of the largest black swan populations is on Wadawurrung Country at Lake Wendouree.
“Pawan the magpie sang to the first sunrise on Wadawurrung Country, and is part of our creation story, so was important to include.
“Meeting places on the painting are shown as a sign of journeying, representing the different countries Bendix gets to see through Supercars racing. And the handprints signify Bendix employees and stakeholders’ commitment to honouring and celebrating First Nation’s culture by applying this artwork to its Supercar for the upcoming Indigenous Round,” BJ said.

The artist explains the story behind his piece as FMP Group (Australia) Bendix CEO, George Kyriakopoulos, looks on.
George Kyriakopoulos said Bendix was overwhelmed by the quality and connection of BJ’s piece, and could not wait to see the painting transferred to the Bendix Racing Camaro.
“We wanted our Supercars Indigenous Round livery to be something unique to Bendix, and to pay respect to Wadawurrung Country which has been the spiritual home of Bendix in Australia since 1955,” George said.
“We are so excited and moved by BJ’s artwork and the detailed thought and messaging he’s put into the piece. I think with this livery adorning the Bendix Racing Camaro, we’ll have a winning car in Darwin.”

Local artist and proud Wadawurrung man, Billy-Jay (‘BJ’) O’Toole, poses with his artwork.

Would love if you can all head over and vote for design number 3 which is the design I created for South Barwon Football & Netball Club

Made the final 12 so let’s take it all the way 🔥❤️

Don’t miss this as part of Ballarat Heritage Festival!!! 🖤💛❤️
Parrwang Lifts the Sky, making its debut on Wadawurrung Country! ❤️

Based on an original Wadawurrung creation story, this all-ages opera tells the story of how Parrwang the magpie helped lift the blanket of darkness on the land to create the first dawn.

https://ballaratheritagefestival.com.au/explore/parrwang-lifts-the-sky-victorian-opera/

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How good, thanks for letting me paint up your boots brother 🔥🔥

AFL Barwon Indigenous Round 2024 ❤️💛🖤
We can’t wait to see all of the great Indigenous uniform designs out on the field and court today.

We are proud to continue our support of the Ballarat Umpires, through our Choose Tap Ambassador program.

On Thursday night we participated in the launch of their indigenous shirt design to commemorate the upcoming Ballarat Football Netball League Indigenous rounds. Across all 3 leagues, we gather and acknowledge the important history between sport and the local indigenous community.

Created by Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Billy-Jay O’Toole (Papul art), the artwork honours and represents the Country that Ballarat Football Umpires work on, Wadawurrung Country. Bunjil is central to the artwork, using his big powerful wings to carve and shape the landscape. Handprints, kangaroo tracks, waterways, meeting places and Eucalyptus leaves symbolise the impact and contribution First Nations people have had on Australian Rules Football, and the importance of welcoming umpires onto Wadawurrung Country to facilitate games.

Congratulations to Billy-Jay O’Toole on this incredible design and to the Ballarat Football Umpires for this great initiative. We can't wait to see this design come to life on Country, over the next 2 rounds.

Tonight I was lucky enough to head to South Barwon Football & Netball Club to launch my design I created for them for this years indigenous round, just want say thankyou again for working with myself to let me create your indigenous tops this year it’s such a honour and something I’m forever thankful for 🦢💙❤️

Check out the story below

The design was centred around the clubs traditional colours and also incorporating the light blue to share the history of the club's football colours aswell , worn by Barwon Football Club before transferring to South Barwon. Using the colours, I incorporated important features in the landscape around where the football club is, and was, located. Those designs are representing Coastal Country, Freshwater Country, Hill/Mountain Country and including eucalyptus leaves as a sign of cleansing and welcoming you all onto Wadawurrung Country.

Below is images showcasing what each element represents