Marilyne Nicholls b. 1957

Also known as Marilyne Nicholls-Peiris
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Weaver)
Victorian Indigenous weaver and painter whose work reflects her sense of connection with the Murray River and Coorong regions. Won the Deadly Art Award at the 2008 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards. Taught weaving by mother and grandmother
Name
Marilyne Nicholls
Also known as Marilyne Nicholls-Peiris
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Weaver)
Other Occupation
  • Aboriginal Hospital Cultural Liason Officer
Birth date
1957
Birth place
Swan Hill, VIC
Residence
  • Swan Hill, VIC
  • Wood Wood, VIC
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Coorong, SA
  • Murray River, VIC
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Watti Watti
  • Barrapa Barrapa
  • Dja Dja Warrung
  • Ngarrindjeri
  • Yorta Yorta
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW