The 2023 National NAIDOC Week theme is “For Our Elders”. Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role amongst Indigenous communities and families. They guide and pave the way for future generations, passing down their knowledge and experience in all aspects of life, including land management, human rights, culture, and art.

Art plays a crucial role in Aboriginal culture. Indigenous Australian People have no written language, so to pass down their culture through generations, it is portrayed through symbols and icons in their artworks. Storytelling is central to Indigenous art and is used to portray knowledge of the land, events, and beliefs of Aboriginal people.

For NAIDOC Week, KompleteCare had the opportunity to sit down with Indigenous Australian Artist Presten Warren, owner of Painted Studios. We asked him a few questions about his art, culture, inspiration, and how people can help support Indigenous Australian artists…..