Amelia Bell – Koroit Theatre

Artist biography

Amelia Bell is a proud Gunditjmara artist who has been painting the stories of her people since the age of 13. With a strong connection to her culture and Country, Amelia draws inspiration from family storytelling, particularly the stories shared by her father and grandmother, who have been important influences on her creative journey.

Her colourful paintings use both traditional and non-traditional colours to tell stories of family, community and Gunditjmara Country. Inspired by the natural environment, including the ocean, lava tubes and native plants, her work explores cultural identity, connection to place and the stories that connect people across generations.

Amelia's work has been exhibited at Ballarat Provincial and Port Fairy Winter Weekends, including a collection titled The Formation of Gunditjmara Country. She has also undertaken commissioned work, including digital artwork for Emmanuel College's library, and her designs have featured on greeting cards, a surfboard and the Port Fairy Football Netball Club's uniforms.

Reflecting on what art means to her, Amelia has said, "Creating art makes me feel calm and I think it's good for mental health." Her connection to painting remains an important part of her creative expression.

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About the artworks 

Family on Country, 2026

Family on Country reflects Amelia Bell's experience of growing up with family on Gunditjmara Country. Through a combination of patterns and colours, the painting represents the different stories, experiences and pathways of people who grow up connected to the same Country.

While each person's journey is unique, the artwork celebrates the shared connections to family, culture and Country that bring people together across generations.

Drawing on the importance of family storytelling in her own life, Amelia's work highlights the ways individual stories contribute to a collective sense of identity, belonging and connection to Country.

This exhibition is presented as part of Creative Moyne's BIG ART. SMALL TOWNS. Public art program and Moyne NextGen Youth Fest, delivered by Moyne Shire Council. The exhibition is made possible by the Victorian Government through the Amplify and Engage! programs.