Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Eddie Blitner

Born 1961
Area Yugul (270km SE of Katherine)
Tribe Marra/Alawa
Country Naiyarindji
Clan Barbil
Awards:

1999 First Prize
Barunga Aboriginal Cultural Festiva

Exhibitions:

1998 Telstra Indigenous Art Award
1999 Spirits of the Dreaming, Darling Harbour Cultural Centre
2000 Love Magic Exhibition, Australian Trust Sydney

Eddie started painting when he was seven years old, learning stories and songs from his
grandfathers which were then to be carried on through painting. Eddie is also an
accomplished carver, often sculpting birds which stand two metres high. He is a collectible
and recognised contemporary Australian Aboriginal artist. 




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