22 December 2025
Bidyadanga student’s artwork takes centre stage at Kimberley Spirit Carnival
Creativity from Bidyadanga travelled far and wide this year, with one young local artist’s drawing chosen as the official artwork for the 2025 Kimberley Spirit Carnival!
Fourteen-year-old Chrizahn, who signs his artwork as Mango, created a colourful drawing at the Bidyadanga Remote Pool where he often spends time swimming and drawing. Inspired by local waters, his turtle design was chosen as the t-shirt artwork for the 2025 Kimberley Spirit Swimming and Lifesaving Carnival and printed on shirts handed out to carnival participants.
More than 100 students and teachers wore the shirts during the event, turning his drawing into a shared symbol of Kimberley pride, culture and connection.
A student at La Grange Remote Community School, approximately 180 kilometres south of Broome, Mango is a familiar face at the Bidyadanga Remote Pool where he enjoys swimming with friends. While the Bidyadanga community was unable to attend the carnival in person due to the long distance, Mango’s artwork brought a piece of the community across the vast Kimberley region. 
Art runs deep in Mango’s family. His mum, Jessica (JR) Jadai, is an emerging and celebrated Kimberley artist. His aunty mum, Nuriah Jadai, is also an award-winning artist, and nanna, Madeleine Jadai, is a respected elder, language teacher, political activist and artist. Together, they represent a strong lineage of storytelling, culture and creativity.
To recognise his achievement, Mango received several t-shirts featuring his design to share with friends and family, along with a framed certificate of appreciation and a gift card as a thank you for his contribution.
Seeing photos of Mango’s artwork worn by so many young people was a proud moment for the Bidyadanga community. From Bidyadanga to Halls Creek and Perth, his story is a warm reminder of the ability of art to connect communities, even across long distances.
