About The Artist

Caitlin Trindall is a proud Gomeroi woman with family ties to Narrabri, NSW, born and raised on Dharawal Country. She is the founder of Mirii Art, a multi-disciplinary creative business celebrating Aboriginal culture through painting, digital design, public art, and workshops. Caitlin’s practice is grounded in culture, community, and storytelling, creating art that strengthens connections between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples.

Since 2016, Caitlin has worked on public artworks, design collaborations, and community projects, including large-scale hospital installations, retail design ranges, and cultural workshops. Her contemporary Aboriginal artworks combine traditional symbols with vibrant, modern colours, bringing stories of Country into everyday spaces. Caitlin has collaborated with organisations including The Treasury, NSW Health, the NSW Department of Education, Sportsgirl, Yarn Marketplace, and Recycled Mats, with her designs reaching national and international audiences, including Tourism Australia’s 2022 television campaign.

Community and family are central to Caitlin’s life. She is a proud mother, and prioritises raising her son with strong cultural knowledge and connections to Country. Through workshops, school programs, and community arts projects, she shares Aboriginal traditions and storytelling, ensuring culture is passed to future generations.

Caitlin holds a Master of Social Change and Community Development, a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies, and a Diploma of Community Services. She welcomes opportunities to collaborate with organisations, schools, and communities, creating art that celebrates Aboriginal culture, fosters connection, and inspires respect and understanding across Australia.

The Meaning of 'Mirii'

Mirii means “star” in the Gamilaraay language, the traditional language of Caitlin’s mob, and holds deep personal significance.

Caitlin began painting in 2016 to connect with her Grandfather in Narrabri despite the distance. When he passed away in 2017, her brother and cousins performed a traditional smoking ceremony, sending his spirit to the stars.

Caitlin feels a profound connection to him when she looks up at the night sky and while creating art. Inspired by this connection and her desire to honour his memory and their cultural heritage, she founded Mirii Art by Caitlin Trindall.