Steven Russell b. 1957

  • Artist (Weaver),
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter)
Steven Russell, a Bidjigal weaver, drawer and painter is the son and great great grandson of La Perouse shellworkers Esme and Queen Emma Timbery. His works depict his country of Botany Bay.
Name
Steven Russell
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Weaver)
  • Artist
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Acting extra (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Teacher of Aboriginal Cultural Awareness (ANZSIC code: P)
Birth date
1957
Birth place
La Perouse, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • 2000-
Residence
  • 1992- Gerringong, NSW
  • 1957 - 1992 La Perouse, NSW
Training
  • Certificates I - IV of Aboriginal Art and Cultural Practices, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts Statement of Attainment in Workplace Training and Assessment, 2000 - 2006 West Wollongong College of TAFE, Wollongong, NSW (http://www.tafensw.edu.au/campuses/location_68.htm)
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Taree
  • Port Kembla
  • Figtree
  • La Perouse
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Bidjigal
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW
Copyright
  • Russell, Steven