Artist Meredith Arkwookerum at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF)

This episode features Meredith Arkwookerum, a remarkable artist from the Pormpuraaw Arts and Cultural Centre Inc., who shares the story behind her stunning acrylic painting, 'Young Weaver.'

Weaving, a cultural skill passed down through generations, is beautifully depicted in this artwork. Meredith describes the strong and talented cultural weaver featured in the painting, showcasing her with two dilly bags and a skirt crafted from cabbage palm.

Despite being a "Johnny-Come-Lately" to the art world, Meredith’s talent shines through, having picked up the paintbrush in her 60s and already winning an emerging artist award!