The concept of the artwork intersects the “Yarning Up After Stroke Project”, the mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of an individual that has experienced a stroke in their life, living with stroke, reflecting ones stroke recovery journey and the ability to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This artwork depicts significant current cultural connections to community, represents mob who have been affected by stroke and their healing journey.
Kristi Kirk designed the artwork, specifically for the Yarning up After Stroke project, in conjunction with Hunter New England Health and the Aboriginal Health Unit.
“My expression of interest artwork, I believe, respectfully reflects our First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples who are highly vulnerable to experience a stroke in their life, the impact on their physical, spiritual & emotional health and wellbeing and also the affect it may have on their family,
friends and community members.” – Kristi Kirk
See more details on the artist and the artwork meaning below.
Yaama (hello), Kristi Kirk nee Hippi, is a proud Aboriginal Yinarr (woman), Mother and Wife. Kristi is well known in the community and surrounding areas as an Aboriginal Artist from the Kamilaroi (Gamilaraay, Gomeroi) tribe in the Northwest region city of Tamworth NSW where she is located.
For almost 12 years, Kristi has been an integral part of the Tamworth Aboriginal Service, from Reception through to an Aboriginal Health Worker. Kristi is very proud of her culture and is very passionate about Aboriginal Health.
Kristi Kirk designed the artwork, specifically for the Yarning up After Stroke project, in conjunction with Hunter New England Health and the Aboriginal Health Unit.
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