Eddie Blitner b. c.1961

Also known as Edward Taita Blitner, Eddie Blitner-Watts
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Painter)
Edward (Eddie) Blitner comes from a family of artists and carvers, being taught art by his grandfather as a child. Eddie paints mimi and animal totems in a rarrk style with ochre-effect acrylic on canvas, and makes didgeridoos and large bird carvings.
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Name
Eddie Blitner
Also known as:
  • Edward Taita Blitner
  • Eddie Blitner-Watts
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Carver)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
c.1961
Birth place
Naiyarindji country, Northern Territory
Active Period
  • 1990-
Residence
  • Ngukurr community (Now called Yugul Mangi, located on the Roper River (270km SE of Katherine NT) )
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Naiyarindji country
Dreaming
  • Rainbow serpent
  • Mimi spirits
Languages
  • English

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