We spent the last few months of 2024 looking for an Aboriginal artist whose work actually stopped us in our tracks — not just “nice art,” but something that felt like it belonged in our hands, on our feet and in our lives.

So we did the rounds: cultural centres around Perth, the WA Museum, local galleries and way too many late nights scrolling through Instagram. Every artist we came across had a completely different story to tell.

The artwork that stopped us

The first piece of hers we saw was She Blooms. We still remember exactly where we were when we saw it ,that's how strongly it hit us.

It had this balance we hadn't quite seen before: deeply rooted in traditional Aboriginal art, but with a softness and modern feel that made it instantly approachable. Old and new, all in one piece. The way she used colour and symbolism to tell a story felt less like “artwork” and more like a window into something much bigger.

Going down the rabbit hole

Obviously, we went down the rabbit hole. We spent hours exploring Caitlin's website, Mirii Art, reading about her collections and the stories behind each artwork.

Every piece spoke about Country, family, culture and connection to nature, and the more we learned, the more we wanted to understand.

Honestly, we had no idea what to expect when we contacted her. Maybe a polite “thanks but no thanks,” maybe nothing at all. Instead, Caitlin got back to us warmly and quickly, and it was clear from that first conversation she was genuinely keen on the idea.

We wanted her art to exist beyond gallery walls — something people could actually wear and live with every day — and she was on board.

When the collection found its audience

We weren't prepared for how well it landed. Messages poured in — people telling us how beautiful the designs were and how meaningful it felt to see real Aboriginal art on something as everyday as a pair of socks.

Today you'll find Caitlin's designs in national parks, souvenir shops, gift stores and boutiques all over Australia, plus a fair few in New Zealand. Many have also made their way overseas, tucked into suitcases as one-of-a-kind Australian souvenirs.

Since that first launch, we've created three collections together, each with its own colours, stories and reason for existing. But the goal has never changed — to celebrate Aboriginal culture through work that is genuinely beautiful and genuinely meaningful.

At the end of the day, this was never just about making good socks. It's about backing Indigenous artists, telling real Australian stories and putting Aboriginal art into more hands in an accessible way.

We're grateful to Caitlin for trusting us with her work — and we're excited for what comes next.