Connectedness Blue Canvas Art Print Indigenous Aboriginal culture is very complex and rich in diversity. My artwork consists of many complex layers, movement, and symbols, which signify our cultural heritage and our connectedness to land, sea, water, community, cultural and spiritual practices.
Artist Name: Maria Watson-Trudgett
Artist Story: My paintings express my connections to my Aboriginal culture, in contemporary expressions of now! I am a proud Koori woman of the Wiradjuri people from the Central West of NSW. I am a storyteller and self- taught artist and I have been painting and exhibiting for more than a decade. Painting quietens my mind and supports me connect with my Culture, Country, and Ancestors. Painting strengthens my Aboriginal identity and creates a sense of belonging to âpeople and placeâ. My painting style is a contemporary fusion of abstract and Aboriginal art, using groups of symbols as a way of narrating a story and preserving cultural traditions. It is the way our people have passed on information for thousands of years. I am passionate about sharing my art, with an intention of positively influencing peopleâs attitudes and awareness of Australiaâs First Nations people and our rich diverse cultures. I have created many commissioned artworks for private collectors and corporate organisations, both national and international.
