Athol Farmer b. 1960

  • Artist (Painter)
Katanning-based Noongar artist who was born and raised in Gnowangerup, WA. His work has been greatly influenced by the style of the Carrolup artists.
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Name
Athol Farmer
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1960
Birth place
Gnowangerup, WA
Residence
  • Gnowangerup, WA
  • Katanning, WA
Training
  • 1990 Great Southern TAFE, Katanning, WA
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Great Southern region, WA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW

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