About

Aunty Fern Yarning
An artistic career spanning over 50 years, known for exquisite pencil drawings, spectacular watercolours and varied techniques with acrylic paints and inks. Her first one woman exhibition at the age of 19 was with the Experimental Arts Foundation in Adelaide.

Fern is represented in the national Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of NSW, State Library of NSW, Museum of Contemporary Art, Newcastle Art Gallery and the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia.

She has collections in Australian Schools, Universities, Aboriginal Communities and many private collections in Australia and Overseas, including commissions from clients across Australia, noteworthy of mention is 3 totem paintings for the late Jimmy Little AO.

Fern left the commercial Art Gallery Scene in 1990’s to establish an independent studio.

Fern’s mission is to challenge the status quo and create meaningful, lasting impact through everything we do. Driven by a vision to inspire change with God’s love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ, we push boundaries, and deliver work that makes a difference now and into eternity.

Fern is available for commissions creating the perfect conversation starter or impact statement for your space. You can also browse her prints, originals and books for sale.

Below are some of the organisations that Fern has served with her art.