Safina Stewart

Safina Sewart is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist, based in Melbourne, Australia. She has been involved in community, corporate and private art projects in Melbourne since 2007. Safina is able to draw from a rich heritage and experience to create stunning and meaningful artworks. Her Aboriginal heritage comes from Wuthathi Country in Far North Queensland, her Torres Strait Islander heritage comes from Mabuiag Island , and her Non-Indigenous heritage comes from Scotland. She has been an active member of her local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community through her art and family. She endeavors to develop and use her art in ways that encourages awareness, wholeness and hope. As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman, educator and professional artist, Safina comes with a wide range of creative ideas that envelop insightful cultural awareness. She has experience in teaching, artist in residence programs, exhibitions, public speaking and commissioned art projects. Winner of the 2011 Victorian Eastern Region NAIDOC Art Award, Safina comes with the confidence and endorsement of her Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and elders. See and read more