About Katie…

Katie Bugden is Kamilaroi artist who grew up on Bundjalung land. She is inspired by the vibrant colours of the country she grew up on and ocean and rivers she spent most of her childhood in. Katie lives and works in Naarm supporting Indigenous youth. 

Katie began her art journey in 2020 as a way to connect to her family and country when Melbourne was in lockdown. She uses the medium to continue her connection to ancestors, family, and country. 

Katie works as a high school teacher and Cultural Advisor. She strives to create authentic cultural experiences and maintain a culturally safe space for the Indigenous students. Katie has recently begun her Master of Research at her Alma Mater, Swinburne focusing on Indigenous Education. She aspires to undertake a PhD. in the same field in the near future.