Krystal Hurst is an extraordinary Canberra-based artist, who grew up on the mid-North Coast. A talented jewellery maker, her NATSIAA artwork is inspired by her grandmother and ancestors before her, as she worked to create a piece that would make her feel strong and proud of woken in her family.

Krystal is a rising star receiving a second nomination two years running at the most prestigious Indigenous art awards. Krystal is the only finalist to be representing the ACT at the Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.