First Light

Size & Medium

70cm x 50cm

Acrylic on unstretched canvas

Description

This painting celebrates the arrival of a new life, the first grandchild, the first baby for a young mother and the beginning of a new generation.

At the centre sits the mother and child surrounded by nurturing energy, represented by the large circle and U-shapes, traditional symbols of people sitting together. The connected circles symbolise family and kinship, all watching over the new baby with love and guidance.

The flowing lines represent the journey into motherhood, winding through past, present and future. The earthy palette of bronzes, browns and whites reflects stability, warmth and the grounding presence of family.

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Certificate of Authenticity

Every original artwork by Presten Warren includes a signed and sealed Certificate of Authenticity.
This confirms the artwork is a genuine Aboriginal piece created by an Indigenous artist and documents the title, story, materials and year of creation.

Materials

Canvas - All paintings are created on premium, double-primed 100% cotton fine-art canvas.
Paints - Presten uses professional-grade Jo Sonja acrylic paints and Chroma products to ensure long-lasting colour, durability and archival quality.
Framing - Framing is completed by a professional fine-art framer using high-quality timber, strong stretcher bars and gallery-grade construction. This ensures your artwork remains stable, secure and display-ready for many years. If you need a specific frame style or custom sizing, we can arrange this for you on request.

Framing Options

Artworks can be delivered either:
Unstretched - Rolled canvas, ideal for international shipping or custom framing in your local area.
Stretched - Professionally stretched onto high-quality timber stretcher bars and ready to hang without an outer frame.
Framed - Fully framed by our professional fine-art framer using gallery-grade materials and a floating frame in your chosen colour. We will contact you after your purchase to help select the perfect frame. Please allow additional time for stretching/framing services.

International Shipping & Delivery

All artworks are shipped insured via FedEx or Australia Post. Each piece is securely wrapped and packaged in heavy-duty tubes or boxes to ensure safe delivery. You will receive a tracking number via email after checkout. Shipping is free within Australia. International customers often choose unstretched canvas for easier, affordable framing overseas. Please allow additional time for stretching or framing if required.

Care Instructions

Keep your artwork out of direct sunlight.
Display in a cool, dry space away from humidity.
Clean gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth only.
Avoid chemical cleaners or sprays, as they may damage the surface.
If storing, wrap artwork or prints in acid-free archival paper.
Do not stack artworks directly against each other.

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100% Indigenous Owned & Operated

I acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on. I extend my respects to Elders, both past, present and emerging; and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.