Maddy is a multidisciplinary artist, practicing in Cultural dance, weaving, fashion and language. Striving to sustain strong Cultural identity within her community, she regularly facilitates and delivers Cultural programs and workshops across the Central Western NSW region.

Creating all her artwork and designs on Country, Maddy aspires to translate traditional Ngiyampaa styles and practices through her work. Maddy launched her label, Yapa Mali, in 2022 to further pursue her passion to showcase her artwork and pieces through fashion.

Maddy debuted her first collection at Country to Couture in Darwin in 2023. As well as attending the National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2023 as a nominee in the Traditional Adornment Category.

 Designer

Yapa Mali encourages the presence of Culture in fashion. We strive to revitalize Ngiyampaa styles and practices through our work while storytelling. Each garment holds a story of Country and carrys the essence and connection of our Ancestors.

Living and working on our traditional land of Wangaaypuwan Country, we are able to truly connect with Country everyday while living and breathing Cultural practices. The foundations of Community, Culture and Language are embedded into our work.

We strive to uphold Cultural values by ultimately protecting and caring for Mother Earth. We don’t contribute to fast fashion or over production, that actively hurts Country, while making more sustainable choices.

We acknowledge our Wangaaypuwan Ancestors, of the Country and Rivers we live and work on. We pay respects to our Elders for their ongoing guidance and wisdom.