NAVA Artist File: Libby Harward

Libby Harward, a descendant of the Ngugi people of Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) in the Quandamooka, is an artist whose work deeply engages with decolonisation and reconnection to Country. Her practice seeks to break through the colonial overlays imposed on the cultural landscape, emphasising the ongoing and enduring presence of these landscapes. Libby describes her creative process as one of listening, calling out, knowing, and understanding Country, positioning her work within a broader political context that confronts colonial histories and their impacts.
In this interview, Harward shares with the NAVA the importance of self-care while balancing her art practice and supporting other artists, and emphasises that being an artist is a serious, viable career filled with opportunities to express strong, political ideas.