Siân is a Budawang woman of the Dhurga language group who lives and works in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Through working on and with Country over the past two decades she has developed a deep appreciation for First Nations stewardship and philosophy. In her work, Siân explores how we can learn from and improve the way we approach designing to be more respectful, inclusive, collaborative and considerate of Country.
Siân's involvement with the revival of cultural burning practices over the past ten years has provided her with opportunities to learn how stewardship and reciprocity can be applied in a contemporary context improving the health and wellbeing of Country, kin and community. Her interests have led her to study horticulture, conservation land management and landscape architecture, which are explored through artistic expression and interventions into design outcomes that celebrate Country. Siân works in First Nations design in architecture, land stewardship and regenerative agriculture.
