Cheryl Petersen "Verdi" Leah Anketell His intricate works of interwoven

His intricate works of interwoven painted lines and meticulous dots convey the journeys of thousands of generations of Iningai (Yiningayi) across their vast traditional lands in Central Queensland

He is a member of the indigenous Guntijamara people and is a descendant the Truganini family line

75 x 75 cms Oils on Canvas “My work is about my everyday life: ideas

providing protection against recognition by mapurtiti (spirits)

Cheryl Petersen "Verdi" Leah Anketell His intricate works of interwovenCheryl Petersen studied graphic design and Monash University in 1998 as a mature age student and majored in illustration where upon completing university she worked both as a freelance illustrator and jewellery designer. Mostly I paint to my moods, it is the foundation for my inspiration. My best work seems to happen naturally when I am absorbed totally into the moment. I try not to control my work too much and prefer to keep the spontaneity flowing.