On 26 June 2026, W & G Lawyers was honoured to welcome Aunty Peggy Tidyman, a respected Gunggari Elder and artist, together with Mr Lewis Lee OAM, General Manager of FCL Interior Pty Ltd and Chairman of ACHWMC, to our office.
They attended to present the certificate for Aunty Peggy’s artwork, Reconciliation & Healing, which is now displayed at W & G Lawyers. The certificate records that the work was created in 2024 and is a water-based acrylic on canvas.
Aunty Peggy shared the background to the artwork and its meaning. According to the artwork description, Reconciliation & Healing reflects the strong cultural and spiritual connection of First Nations people to culture, land, sea, environment and traditional healing practices. It also speaks to the importance of passing knowledge and cultural values from one generation to the next.
The description explains that the central pink symbols represent the mind, body and spirit, while the surrounding green, blue and white elements represent healing, connection and cultural practice on Country.
Aunty Peggy’s personal background is closely connected with the work. In her statement, she acknowledges her Gunggari, Kamilaroi and Chinese ancestry on her father’s side, and her Bidjara and Afghani ancestry on her mother’s side. She describes her art as a way of sharing culture, history and stories with the broader community.
We thank Aunty Peggy Tidyman and Mr Lewis Lee OAM for visiting our office and for sharing this meaningful work with our team. It was a valuable opportunity to learn more about the story behind the artwork and its cultural significance.
Looking ahead, W & G Lawyers hopes to continue supporting meaningful community connections and creating opportunities for cultural learning and engagement.