Jacinta-rai Ridgeway-Maahs is a contemporary Indigenous Artist, telling stories through art like her ancestors. A proud Worimi woman creating on Butchulla country, Jacinta-rai embraces earthy tones, peachy pinks, pastels and bold colours. Motivated by country, community, culture, life and family, she creates stories that connect with people of all cultures.

 Jacinta-rai’s art is meditation. Quiet relaxation comes with every symbol, dash and dot. She strongly believes children are our future, in education, equality, taking care of country, kindness and walking together.

Tree of Life Design

This design depicts the journey of life; all that we were, are, and will one day be. The past is inseparably tied to country. Our ancestors understood the necessity to know and love the land that gave them life, and this echoes through to the present. Today, we find solace in connecting to country, sharing knowledge and storytelling in community. The Tree of Life design then turns to the future, as we dream of the endless possibilities that life affords to each of us.