Winding through the remnants of the Gondwana rainforest you arrive at the base of Wollumbin, a majestic mountain and sacred site for the Bundjalung people of the Northern Rivers area of NSW.

Artist Gabriela Soelkner has lived on the edge of the Wollumbin National Park for 42 years. She and her partner live a very different life, immersed amongst the trees, rocks and creeks that form part of their property.

She creates extraordinary artworks in her studio which tucked in to a rock face on the edge of her property. These paintings are of ancient figures layered with archetypes and wisdom which she has brought to life with paint and collage.

I met her when I first went to Wollumbin and we immediately connected. I am thrilled she agreed to come onto the podcast and share her story with us all.

She will be exhibiting at the Mist Gallery in Cabarita in May, and you can find out more that and see some of her artworks on instagram @gabrielasoelkner.

Mist Gallery: @mistgallery

MArts Precinct: @m.arts.precinct