Arkie Barton is an artist, fashion and textile designer whose practice is deeply rooted in connection and community engagement. As a proud Kalkadunga and Bidjara queer woman, her arts practice draws from her connection to land and culture to engage in cultural practice through multiple disciplines. Painting from age five, she has presented her work in many exhibitions, collaborations and public art ventures, building up to her current diversification of creative practice. Barton works across painting, textile, fashion design, and public art murals. Through further study and work experience, Arkie has developed a strong interest in how we can utilise art and creativity to support mental wellbeing and self determination within health and wellbeing spaces. Having moved from Meanjin to Naarm seven years ago, Arkie has had the privilege to live and create as a visitor on Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung country, forging meaningful relationships with local and visiting mob through work and community engagement.
