Teila Watson
Teila Watson is a Birri Gubba and Kungalu, Murri woman and recent recipient of the Australia Council’s Dreaming Award at the 10th National Indigenous Arts Awards. She is a singer, poet and lyricist known as Ancestress, and a writer. Performer and actor. Her art practice is influenced by climate change, decolonisation, the impact of First Nations knowledges and practice on country and people, and the importance of Land Rights and First Nations sovereignty.