Artists impression represents the strength of Indigenous heritage

Although local teenager Sam King has only been painting for a few years, it is clear that his creative artwork reflects his personal journey and the strength of his Indigenous heritage.

Although local artist and teenager Sam King has only been painting for a few years, it is clear that his creative artwork reflects his personal journey and the strength of his Indigenous heritage.

Sam’s two canvases entitled, “Where are they now?” will be displayed at the Caboolture Hospital for patients, staff and visitors to enjoy for many years to come.

“One thing that comes through on both canvasses are the travelling lines which represent that no matter what is thrown our way, our Indigenous heritage has always been there,” he said.

“The first painting is a full Indigenous dot painting, which is there to represent our freedom but the dots appear less and less the further right you go across the canvas.

“The second canvas expands on the first by showing two Indigenous elders who are seen fading into the city below them.”

The paintings are a reflection of the obstacles that the 18-year-old has faced during his life, and also his search for his tribal mob in New South Wales following the loss of personal records at Cooks River Camp.

Sam previously attended Morayfield State High School where he first began exploring his painting and learning about Indigenous culture through local Indigenous Elders.

He said he would continue to pursue his painting and planned on attending the University of Queensland to become a social worker and work with youth.

“Where are they now?” has been purchased by the Caboolture Hospital Auxiliary, whose volunteers raise valuable funds to improve services and facilities at the hospital.

Sam is a regular performer in Deadlee Maardars Dance Group, which performs at special ceremonial and celebration days at Caboolture Hospital and throughout the community.

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