The most valuable art incentive on offer for Aboriginal artists born in or living in NSW, the Prize is worth $40,000 for the winning artist and also includes the opportunity to secure a residency program with UNSW Art & Design.

The nomination is for her work entitled “This is the land we roam, this is the land of my people and this is the land called home”.

The striking two-panelled work is on display in a free public exhibition at Parliament House.

Natalie said she was inspired by the song lines of the Yuin people and natural places in the region.

“There are so many different natural spots that I feel committed to and this work connects all those spots that I am committed to,” she said. 

Paintings, sculptures, digital photographs, film reels, ceramics and woven baskets are among some of the diverse mediums in the 2015 Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize.

The 33 finalist works present an eclectic exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal arts and cultural practice.

The exhibition presents a mix of works, chosen by judges Stephen Gilchrist, Julie Gough and LizaMare Syron.

Some explore traditional methods and themes from the natural world, while others use more contemporary materials and mediums to pose questions about identity, culture and politics.

Metal panels, shoes, feathers, crushed seashells and even antique cups feature in the diverse range of works.

There is a mix of established, mid-career and emerging artists including Adam Hill, Warwick Keen, Darren Bell, Nicole Monks Nyree Reynolds, and Leanne Tobin.

Joining them are a number of first time entrants including the Bankstown Koori Elders Group.

The exhibition is free and will be on display in the Fountain Court of Parliament House until Monday, November 2.

The winner will be announced at the Parliament on Wednesday, October 14 and will receive a $40,000 cash prize, while their work is acquisitive to the Parliament’s permanent fine art collection.