35-24PA, Port Augusta Arts Collective, Acrylic on linen, 200 x 120cm
Maria Stewart was born 1968 and raised in Oodnadatta community. With her family on her grandfather’s side from Central Arrernte mob and her grandmother’s side from the APY Lands. Maria recalls the joy of painting and experimenting with colours in school. Her biggest influence and inspiration being her big mum, respected senior woman, and painter Rene Sundown who lives in Amaroona homeland near the Indulkana Community. Maria’s paintings capture the beauty and shapes of the Amaroona Country through colours which capture the shifting rock formations of its landscapes and ranges.
