I was born in 1962 and I grew up in Midland,
Lockridge, Ashfield and the surrounding areas.
My family is born and bred Perth and we have
lived on the outskirts in the suburbs and close
to the river. I have a strong connection to the
Swan River where we did a lot of our turtling,
we caught a lot of fish in the river and crabs
and we camped along there.
I have got a strong connection as that’s where
my ancestors come from, my father’s oldest
brother was born on the banks of the river.
The Parfitt family is in the history book of
Bassendean, we had an old humpy at the Eden
Hill shops. My dad went to the Eden Hill
Primary School. My dad was Claude Parfitt,
he was a Whadjuk Man and my Mum is Violet
Boundry and that side is Ballardong, from
York.
If you want to know more about my work, to discuss placing an order or to enquire about working together, call me up for a yarn. You can find my contact details in the CV below.
I regularly produce and collaborate on commissioned works. If you are interested in an artwork please get in touch.
As a Whadjuk-Ballardong Elder, I provide cultural guidance and engagement on this Country