Saretta Fielding

I am a Wonnarua woman of the Upper Hunter Valley through my grandmother and an Anaiwan women of the New England area through my grandfather.

The land of the Wonnarua in located in the Hunter Valley of NSW and stretches from the Liverpool ranges in the north to Wollombi in the south and east from Sandy Hollow and Merriwa, across to the western fringes of the Barrington tops.

I have lived in NSW all my life and have strong connections across country, holding strong family and community ties throughout the state. My connections link into Worimi, Awabakal and Darkinjung tribal groups, as I live and work closely across our communities over many years.  I have also worked across the State and Nationally both in Aboriginal Not for Profits and with my artwork.

My love of culture, country and community are reflected within my work.  My passion is to share our unique and invaluable culture through authentic, engaging and thought evoking fine artwork and visual design that welcomes all and enhances connection to spirit and country.

Building connections to create initiatives in the arts that contribute to closing the gap is a high value for me.  I have been involved in reconciliation since it’s inception through Reconciliation Australia and see the ongoing benefit RAP brings as we share and gain understanding together.

My artworks are reflective in style to many traditional sand engravings found throughout Wonnarua country and the Hunter Region and are connected to country in style and design through the use of a sand based medium and engraving technique. The highly textured pieces embody the age-old sandstone engraved artworks created by our ancestors and add a unique dimension to the works.

In 2010 I officially launched my art business, in response to the commercial success of my artwork. This change of career was a very exciting move for me, as I have always loved painting, drawing and experimenting in a variety of art mediums, as art has long been a passion for me. I am especially drawn to the challenge of conveying to others, through art, how I am influenced by people, life experiences and natures beauty.