One of Brodie George's first breaks as an artist came when she was about 10 years old.
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The Walmajarri and Gooniyandi woman is now watching her daughter Ngoorloona do the same.
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"She's making her debut at a similar age to me, which is really, really beautiful," Ms George said.
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Ms George grew up in Fitzroy Crossing, more than 2,000 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia's Kimberley region.
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She is the founder of swimwear label Jalayimiya, a brand launched in 2022 celebrating local art and community connection.
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Ms George returned to Fitzroy Crossing last week, showcasing multiple collections at the SKUTTA '26 fashion runway.
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Run by the Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation, the event showcased the work of 10 designers from across the Fitzroy Valley.
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Among the Jalayimiya pieces modelled at sunset was a surf suit featuring the debut artwork of Ms George's daughter.
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The fashion event brought together multiple generations of designers, artists and models from more than 40 communities.
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Ms George said the event served as an important reminder for the next generation.
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"I think just seeing what can come out of such a small place really inspires people," she said.
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"I wish that there was something like this when I was a little girl."
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It's something Eva Nargoodah knows all too well, having travelled to Singapore and the United Arab Emirates through art.
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The acclaimed artist lives in Jimbalakudunj Community, about 110km west of Fitzroy Crossing.
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She runs Rukaji Designs with her eldest daughter, Jonian "Ivy" Nargoodah.
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The pair pay homage to their home, creating bush dyes from locally sourced items including puffball mushrooms, tree bark and rusted objects.
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Three of Eva Nargoodah's granddaughters were among those who modelled the collection on the outback catwalk.
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"I felt really happy to see that design and my grandkids wearing it," she said.
"This beautiful, natural colour from country."
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Eva Nargoodah said she hoped the event would inspire young people to take up artistic and creative opportunities.
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If they keep on with their design, fashion or painting … they can get overseas," she said.
"If they put their whole effort and feelings into it."
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Eva and Ivy Nargoodah are travelling to Melbourne next month with their designs, bringing the colours of their country to the city.
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"Showing what we do here in our little community with our Rukaji ladies crew," Ivy Nargoodah said.
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The meaning of SKUTTA
The event's name stems from the Fitzroy Kriol word "skudda", which has a number of positive meanings.
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Organisers said their take on SKUTTA is more of a mindset, and all about "proudly being your deadly self".
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Marra Worra Worra community programs manager Deborah Carter said about half the designs were made by young people.
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Two collections were submitted by the town's youth night space, and a third from a workshop between young people and elders at Marnin Studio.
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"A really proud moment for everyone was seeing a lot of our young people come out,"Ms Carter said.
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She said the corporation was already looking forward to SKUTTA '27.
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"We've had a lot of interest just after the one event," she said.
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I think my favourite feedback was that it was nice to see Fitzroy smile."
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