KTAFA × Northline

Kelly Taylor and T'keyah Ware were commissioned by Northline to create a traditional Aboriginal painting for the global logistics company's 40th anniversary celebrations in Adelaide.

The artwork was reproduced and vinyl-wrapped onto a shipping container, unveiled before more than 250 guests at Victoria Park Social Club as the highlight of an outback-themed soiree — a tribute to Northline's beginnings servicing remote communities in northern Australia.

The painting depicts Northline's historical journey, from its founding in 1983 connecting customers in the Northern Territory to the rest of Australia, through to the industry-leading network with international reach it operates today.

In support of the same remote communities the artwork honours, Northline presented the Royal Flying Doctor Service with a cheque for $40,000 at the anniversary event — raised by team members from across the country.

Founded in 1983, Northline began with specialised freight services to customers in the Northern Territory and has grown into an industry-leading network with international reach into more than 100 countries.

This collaboration reflects KTAFA's commitment to creating authentic Aboriginal artwork that carries cultural storytelling into Australian organisations — connecting business history with the stories of Country and community.