Wai, my name is Presten Warren. I'm an Aboriginal artist based in Port Lincoln, South Australia and a proud Wirangu, Dieri, Kokatha, Mirning and Arabana man. As a descendant of both desert and ocean tribes, I am responsible for carrying on a 65,000-year tradition of storytelling through art.
Born in Port Augusta and raised in Ceduna, art has always been my way of staying connected to culture, Country, family and identity. I grew up on Koonibba mission watching my Mother and Grandmother paint, listening to their stories and learning the meanings behind our symbols, colours and songlines. Everything I know about art comes from them, I am deeply grateful for receiving their knowledge and permission and I am constantly inspired and motivated by their stories and the Country & Ocean around me.
I live with my partner, Troy who helps with the business and as a gay Aboriginal man, my work is deeply shaped by identity, community and the importance of representing culture with authenticity and pride.
Since opening my studio in late 2022, I have completed and sold close to 400 original artworks, collected across Australia and internationally and my designs feature in major corporate, Government and organisational projects from Reconciliation Action Plans and cultural frameworks to vehicle wraps, uniforms, large-scale signage, digital animations and national campaigns.
I have worked with organisations like:
- Peter Alexander
- Booking.com
- BHP
- Meriton Suites
- TAFE SA
- NDIS
- Bupa
- Westfield
- SA Power Networks
- AECOM
- Blanchard Racing Team
- Compass Group Australia
- GPC Asia Pacific (Repco)
- Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board
- Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation
- Department for Education
- Department for Transport & Infrastructure
- Rider Levett Bucknall
and multiple schools, councils and community organisations.
