| Artist: |
Eddie Blitner (b. 1961) |
| Tribe: |
Marra/Alawa |
| Region: |
Yugul Mangl (Ngukkurr), Katherine, Northern Territory
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Eddie paints the dreamings passed on to him by his grandfather, in particular the Mimi Spirit figures of his people. He has a unique style which he has developed over many years. He is also an accomplished woodcarver and didgeridoo maker.
Selected exhibitions:
1998 - Telstra Aboriginal Art Awards, Darwin, NT.
1999 - Spirits of the Dreaming exhibition, Darling Harbour Cultural
Centre.
2000 - Love Magic exhibition, Katherine Art Gallery, held at the
Australian Trust, Sydney. "G Spot"
Awards:
1998 Australian Aids Magazine "Blue Bell"
1999 First Prize Barunga Aboriginal cultural Festival "One Fire"
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