Katrina Power, is a Kaurna/ Narungga/ Ngarrindjeri woman, a proud Adelaidean with a passion to take contemporary Aboriginal art to new heights. “Creating opportunities for us to come together isn’t just about Reconciliation; it’s about saving the planet for generations to come. Art has no rules... no colour,... Read More
Katrina Power, is a Kaurna/ Narungga/ Ngarrindjeri woman, a proud Adelaidean with a passion to take contemporary Aboriginal art to new heights. “Creating opportunities for us to come together isn’t just about Reconciliation; it’s about saving the planet for generations to come. Art has no rules... no colour, art heals and educates us and brings us together in a way that words never can.
Global warming and terrorism seems to have stalled our plans for Reconciliation and I hope my art helps put this critical Australian issue back on top of our National agenda. All Australians should be proud that the ‘Lucky Country’ is home to the world’s oldest living people and no doubt, by working together we can double our chance for success. I like using bright, vibrant colour colours as a way of identifying myself as a ‘contemporary’ artist. My work consistently features either 7 or 9 circles to represent the planets and continents depending on the story being told”. A sole parent of three children, Katrina spent nearly 7 years in Port Augusta establishing relationships with many different Aboriginal groups from throughout Australia.
The first and only indigenous journalist in the history of ‘The Advertiser’, Katrina’s life changed direction following the suicide death of her stolen child husband in 2003. “I truly believe that white and black Australians want to find a place where we can be at peace with each other. First we have make time to come together…..and it seems to me that the right time is ….this moment now!
Brief Curriculum Vitae
1st and only Aboriginal journalist in the History of The Advertiser
(1988-92)
Chairperson Tandanya - National Aboriginal Cultural Institutte (1994-2002)
National & State consultant for National Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (1996-2001)
Aboriginal Mental Health Consultant (Womens & Childrens Hospital 2004-2006
Director - Nunga Mi:Miminar DV Shelter 2005
