About the Art

Photo courtesy of Leader Newspapers
About the Artist

Safina Walsh is a young emerging Indigenous artist who lives in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Born in Auckland and raised in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, Safina’s life has been full of multicultural experiences. She is proud of her Scottish, Asian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage, and enjoys expressing her multi-ethnic uniqueness in her artwork. Being both an educator and artist, Safina enjoys integrating her skills when working alongside children and youth. Safina seeks to raise awareness of issues hindering mutual respect, acceptance between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians given her belief in the dignity and equality of all people. A particular passion for her is promoting the ‘Make Indigenous Poverty History’ campaign, given the disproportionate well-being crisis affecting most Indigenous Australians.

“Art and a pride in my cultural heritage allows me the opportunity to showcase creative reflection - giving me a platform to honour the Creator as one made in His image” - Safina Walsh