Hello,
My name is
Jarra
Karalinar
Steel.

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Karalinar - Wattle tree Woman

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My name is Jarra Karalinar Steel.

I am a Multidisciplinary artist/creative from Melbourne Australia.

A Graduate with Master of Arts (in public spaces) RMIT and Bachelor of Production, The University of Melbourne/ Victorian College of the Arts

My work is my an expression of memory, culture and Identity. ​

I draw from my memories, experiences, growing up in the inner suburbs of Melbourne and on country.

Growing up in Boonwurrung, Wemba Wemba and Trawlwoolway culture with knowledge passed down from my mother and family.

I also have a Scottish and English rich heritage. ​

I translate all that through a contemporary lens evolving it respectfully in whatever form I wish it to take. ​

I am mainly self taught and play with as many creative disciplines as I can to visually tell a story.

Using natural materials, found objects and computer aided design.

I find joy in challenging myself learning new mediums. ​

I am passionate advocate for Self-Representation of Victorian First Peoples Art and Culture and making sure it is kept alive and thriving. ​

Lately my focus has been towards Public and Community art and looking at ways to insert contemporary cultural visual language in to the urban and digital landscape.

Reclaiming space and belonging.​

I'm also keen to explore Indigenous Futurism for future projects in the digital public space.

This site is a way for me to share my art work and what inspires me.