Krystal Hurst

I am Krystal, a proud Worimi woman with family ties to the Biripi Peoples on my mothers side and my father is from Aotearoa, New Zealand. I also have French, Chinese and Scottish ancestry.

I grew up on the banks of Taree’s Manning River and the beautiful salty sea on the Mid North Coast. I spent many warm summers fishing, swimming and gathering sea foods at Forster and many coastal inlets around Taree. This place is my home and the home of my Ancestors, including the surrounding region. I now live and work on Yuggera Country, and practice my art on this beautiful landscape.

Since I was a wonai (child) I have been surrounded by arts and culture, and spending many moments with my family. I hope to make a lasting impact to keep our stories, language and culture alive by empowering people to feel proud when wearing a pair of statement earrings or with a colourful print on your wall.