Kevin 'Sooty' Welsh

Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh moved back to his hometown of Coonamble after moving around, mostly in Sydney. As part of the Stolen Generation, his recent eight years in Coonamble are the longest time he has ever spent on the land of his ancestors. Now he has truly reconnected with Country, after being taken away.
Sooty is a ceramic artist, who makes hand-crafted pots and pieces, richly glazed, and marked with unique markings. These are the markings that are closely linked to the Wailwan people and have been found carved on the trees and into the land in the region. It’s important to him to maintain his creativity, his story, his understanding, and his health.