THE mayoral office of Snowy Monaro Regional Council will be home to an Indigenous piece of artwork created by Aunty Tammy from Ngarigo Waligada Council of Elders.

Clr Chris Hanna was presented with the artwork on Thursday while attending the first graduation of the Waligada Program at Monaro High School.

Aunty Tammy said the painting is dedicated to her father, Geoffrey Wilesmith.

The painting, titled Ngarigo Engulfed in Flames, represents the 2019-2020 bush fires Ngarigo Country endured; lost connections and then re-forming these connections to Ngarigo ancestors during that period of time.

"It's about family, friends and the strength of the woman in our Mob," Aunty Tammy said.

"My dad passed away in January 2020, just after returning to his home from the Adelong Evacuation Centre. This painting was a way of re-connecting and healing."

Three other paintings by Aunty Tammy were officially presented to Monaro High School, on loan for 12 months.

"One of these paintings represent the different terrains of Ngarigo Country, and how we all play a part in preserving our Lands.

"The meeting of our friends and family along the journey.

"The second one depicts strength; we are strong.

"Connecting with our Stolen Generation and lest we ever forget what they gave and what was taken from them.

The third painting reflects the Great Southern Lands of Ngarigo, "the most beautiful lands of all".

"We light up the skies from our Ancestors eyes."