Zaachariaha Fielding is a proud Yankunytjatjara man from the APY Lands in South Australia and is widely recognised as one of the country’s leading contemporary First Nations artists and musicians.
Known internationally through the acclaimed music duo Electric Fields, his work brings together language, sound, visual storytelling and culture in deeply powerful and contemporary ways.
Paralpi reflects movement, energy and continuity, carrying the stories of Ancestors forward, while celebrating the creativity and cultural power of the next generation.
Rich in colour and symbolism, the artwork speaks to the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over the past 50 years of NAIDOC and beyond.
Through this work, Zaachariaha honours the resilience of community, the importance of language and identity, and the ongoing cultural renaissance being led by First Nations peoples across the country and across the APY Lands.
“Paralpi is about movement — movement through generations, through memory, through song and story. It speaks to the strength our people carry and the beauty of culture continuing to evolve, while staying deeply connected to who we are,” Zaachariaha said.
National NAIDOC co-chair Steven Satour said the work captured the essence of this year’s milestone celebration.
“Fifty years of NAIDOC Week represents 50 years of visibility, resistance, pride and deadly achievement,” Steven said.
“Zaachariaha’s work feels both deeply cultural and unmistakably contemporary — which is exactly what NAIDOC represents today.
“It honours where we’ve come from while boldly stepping into the future.
“The National NAIDOC poster has become one of the most recognised annual cultural works in Australia.
Paralpi carries story, spirit and celebration in a way that invites all Australians to reflect on the richness and diversity of First Nations cultures.”
The National NAIDOC Committee also acknowledges Kmart and Target as the Official National NAIDOC Poster Distribution Partner for 2026, helping ensure the poster reaches communities across the country during NAIDOC Week.
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