Welcome to
Soul Reign
Soul Reign is a First Nations family-owned social enterprise dedicated to fostering connection, cultural awareness, and empowerment through the arts. Founded by Lyle Ah Sam, a contemporary Raark artist and cultural leader, Soul Reign honours the rich traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, blending them with innovative artistry and transformative education to create meaningful change.
Explore the Art
of Lyle Ah Sam
Lyle Ah Sam’s art embodies the spirit of First Nations culture, weaving stories of resilience, connection, and identity into powerful, evocative visuals. By combining traditional Raark techniques with contemporary artistry, his works invite dialogue, bridge generations, and celebrate cultural pride.
Visit our online store to explore and acquire original artworks by Lyle, supporting First Nations creativity and the mission of Soul Reign.
Our Mission:
Empower Through Art
At Soul Reign, we believe in the transformative power of art to heal, educate, and inspire. Through our programs and initiatives, we aim to:
Promote Cultural Awareness: Sharing First Nations traditions, stories, and knowledge to foster understanding and respect.
Empower Through Self-Determination: Providing platforms for storytelling and creative expression to amplify First Nations voices.
Bridge Generations: Honouring cultural heritage while inspiring the next generation of creators and leaders.
Discover how our arts and culture services are creating a lasting impact through workshops, community engagement, and creative initiatives.
Introducing:
Goodways Project
The Goodways Project is Soul Reign’s platform for amplifying First Nations voices, stories, and reflections. Through blogs, podcasts, and interviews, we:
Celebrate Cultural Wisdom: Sharing the resilience, creativity, and knowledge of First Nations communities.
Inspire Positive Change: Encouraging understanding, unity, and connection.
Showcase Creativity: Highlighting the artistry and innovative spirit of First Nations culture.
Explore the Goodways Project and join us in celebrating the voices and stories that shape our collective identity.
Featured Articles & News
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National Indigenous News: Feature Article
‘Celebrated as both an artist and business owner, Ah Sam is also the founder and owner of Soul Reign. Recognised as a social enterprise that strives to create positive social change through cultural workshops, Waterlily art and mentoring programs, and live art workshops.’
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The Leader: Feature Article
‘Empowering young Aboriginal people to maintain a strong sense of identity, belonging and culture and learn more about Aboriginal languages is also hugely beneficial to their overall educational and social outcomes." Ms Gilmore said this will benefit not only the school's Indigenous students, but other students and teachers.’
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The Finders Keepers: Feature Article
‘Our art carries stories from the past, to the present, to future. It’s important to strengthen and protect traditional and contemporary expressions of First Nations culture and the sharing of cultural knowledge and skills between generations.’
K.Smith, National Indigenous Art Fair
“We love your work. We now have pride of place in our house - we love it everyday.”
Image: Lyle Ah Sam at The National Indigenous Art Fair on Gadigal Land at The Rocks, Sydney. Showcasing First Nations artists, designers and makers.
Buy original artworks online directly from Lyle Ah Sam through our website. We ship locally in Australia and internationally. Original paintings are shipped unstretched for secure and safe passage. All artworks are supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Fine Art Giclée Prints by Lyle Ah Sam. Museum-grade Etching 350gsm. Giclée Print will arrive inside a crystal-clear archival bag with an archival backing board. A signed Certificate of Authenticity and an Art Story are included in your purchase.
Make a donation.
We have partnered with Imagine One World to run our programs. Your donation will help us deliver our programs to the community. To express your interest in ongoing sponsorship, please contact us today.
Find out more information about the Waterlily Art & Mentoring program.
Community Partnerships:
