Online auction opens 20 October 2025, with 100% of proceeds going to the Australian Wildlife Conservancy

In a captivating blend of art, storytelling, and sustainability, Bullo River Station has partnered with New Zealand-based textile artist Meg Gallagher to create a unique artwork that celebrates the spirit of the Australian outback, all whilst giving back to it.

The resulting artwork, titled The Rhythm, will go up for bid via Meg’s online auction on 20 October 2025, offering one buyer the chance to own a truly meaningful piece. In line with Bullo River Station’s commitment to environmental stewardship and Meg’s passion for sustainable living, the auction will also raise funds for the protection and preservation of Australia’s native species and ecosystems, with 100% of proceeds going to the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) – Bullo River Station’s long-standing conservation partner.

Renowned for her detailed use of worn textiles and denim offcuts in contemporary landscape art, Meg Gallagher became Bullo River Station’s first artist-in-residence in July of this year. With a former career in denim design and a sustainable approach to materials, Meg connected with the significance of denim in outback Australia as well as Bullo’s approach to regenerative agritourism, making her a natural fit for the collaboration.

Whilst on property, Meg drew inspiration from Bullo’s natural colour palette and lived the experiences of the onsite team, immersing herself in the vast red-dirt plains, native flora, and the daily rhythms of station life. She gathered materials that carried the very essence of life at the Station: sun-faded green cotton workwear, paisley bandanas, and well-worn denim jeans, each marked by years of use and hard work. Such authentic remnants that were once part of the station team’s uniforms now comprise the heart of her latest textile-based artwork.

“My time at Bullo River Station was truly transformative,” says Gallagher. “Immersing myself in its vast landscapes, the stories of its people, and the energy of the land gave me an endless source of inspiration. I’ve worked with the station team’s worn denim and fabrics, even dyeing cotton with Bullo’s own red ochre, so the artwork doesn’t just depict the outback, it quite literally contains pieces of it.”

“To have this creative journey also support the Australian Wildlife Conservancy makes the project even more meaningful,” she continues. “It’s a privilege to create something beautiful that also contributes to preserving the environment that inspired it.”

Back in her Dunedin studio, Meg meticulously re-immersed herself in the experience revisiting sketches, colour swatches, and material samples. The result is a slow-crafted, richly-textured artwork that layers pigment, paint and dye over Bullo-sourced fabrics – a deeply personal piece that captures the rugged beauty and lived history of the Northern Territory.

Meg’s residency at Bullo River Station and the upcoming auction highlight a shared commitment between the two partners to fostering cultural expression alongside conservation, and the strong alignment of values has been central to its success.

“We are delighted to support Meg’s artistic journey and to see her creative vision come to life through this residency,” says Alexandra Burt, Co-Owner of Bullo River Station. “What makes this collaboration unique and special is that it not only celebrates storytelling and artistic expression but also contributes directly to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife. It’s a reflection of our deep commitment to both culture and conservation, values which are central to everything we do at Bullo River Station.”

Auction Details

Artwork: The Rhythm by Meg Gallagher.

Dimensions: 108 cm x 178cm, framed in a sustainably sourced Tasmanian oak tray frame in rich brown.

Online bidding: https://meggallagher.co.nz/pages/bullo-river-station-x-meg-gallagher.

Bidding opens: 12pm on 20 October 2025 (WST: Perth time).

Bidding ends:  8pm on 24 November 2025 (WST: Perth time). The highest bidder will be informed on 25 November 2025, and will receive the artwork in early December 2025.

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