A renowned Indigenous artist has used her platform to highlight the racism she receives on social media.

Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Nyul Nyul and Yawuru woman and 2021 NAIDOC artist of the year, Bobbi Lockyer, took to Instagram to highlight a particular comment from an account appearing to be self-declared independent candidate in the 2025 federal election, Janey Davies.

Ms Davies, who ran as an independent candidate for Port Darwin in last year's NT elections, polling a total of 83 votes, commented under a post on Style Up's Instagram.

The post discusses 'Together,' the work by Ms Lockyer in her role as Tennis Australia's First Nations artist for 2025.

Underneath the post, Ms Davies, who was found to have punched a charity leader on board a flight in 2016, said: "I suppose you got a taxpayer grant?"

"Unlike us white parents who get no handouts & ours kids compete with the Aboriginal money laundering cult," she wrote.

"Good luck, hope you have talent."

In response, Ms Lockyer replied, "Yeah coz that's how being commissioned for an artwork works right?"

"Stay jealous... I was paid to create artwork for the Aus open with my talent. No grants in sight."

Ms Lockyer told National Indigenous Times: Standing up to racism is crucial because it confronts harmful and divisive attitudes that have no place in our society."

"As an Indigenous artist with a platform, I feel it is somewhat my responsibility to advocate for respect, understanding, and equality, not only for my community but for everyone," she said.

"Silence allows racism to persist, and it's important to speak out to challenge ignorance and encourage positive change."

A number of comments defended Ms Lockyer, as well as complementing her on her work, which has been lauded across the board.

Ms Davies, whose conviction in 2016 resulted in a 12-month good behaviour bond and a $1000 fine, has labelled herself as the independent candidate for the seat of Solomon in the upcoming federal election, currently held by Labor MP Luke Gosling.

National Indigenous Times was unable to verify if she has officially been accepted as a candidate by the Australian Electoral Commission.

Her social media also featured a post targeting Indigenous television star and former football player, Tony Armstrong.

Next to a photo of Mr Armstrong, she writes: "Welcome to Sydney elite country Aboriginal wealthy hypocritical ABC CEO Tony Armstrong."

Mr Armstrong is not the CEO, or the managing director, of the ABC.

Another Instagram user replied "I for one welcome Tony, can't wait until he is PM."