Merindah Funnell is a proud young Tubba-Gah woman from the Wiradjuri Nation and identifies as an Aboriginal artist. Her mother Aunty Ann Cribb is a Wiradjuri woman from the Western Plains of NSW. Merindah’s great grandfather is the famous Alex Riley (‘Tracker Riley’) from Dubbo NSW.

Merindah paints and educates about her Aboriginal identity through creative learning. Her unique style of painting lends itself to bold street art murals, distinctive fine art, and provocative illustrations. Through striking colours and eye- catching design, Merindah acknowledges the Country and land and celebrates First Nations culture.

While working in her own creative practice, Merindah also works as Lead Artist Educator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Learning Programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Merindah also holds a Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration), Diploma of Fashion Design and study experience in Fine Arts and Aboriginal Arts.

Merindah’s art is often interactive and used as a point of conversation and education. In creating public artwork, Merindah aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in feeling safer and welcome into spaces and places, as well as help non-Indigenous people feel like they can connect with First Nations culture.