Mario Assan b. 1972

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Torres Strait Islander, Mario Assan studied for a Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Art at Cairns TAFE College. Assan works as a painter and drawer employing the traditional designs and sea life of the Torres Strait into his images.

Born in 1972 on Thursday Island, Torres Strait, Mario Assan studied for a Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Art at Cairns TAFE College. Assan works as a painter and drawer employing the traditional designs and sea life of the Torres Strait into his images. Assan has worked as a graphic artist and a resident artist at local Thursday Island schools.

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Writers:
Allas, Tess
Date written:
2007
Last updated:
2011