Gordon Syron b. 1941

Also known as Gordon Frederich Syron
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Worimi/Biripi painter, educator and political agitator, Gordon Syron has been described as 'the father of urban contemporary Aboriginal art'.
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associate of
James Simon
Artist (Painter)
associate of
Gordon Hookey
1961
Artist (Installation Artist), Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Euphemia Bostock
1936
Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Painter), Artist (Ceramist)
associate of
Theodore Paul Tremblay
1952
Artist (Painter), Artist (Printmaker)
grandchild of
Mr Brian Charles McKinnon
1957
Artist (Painter), Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Mixed Media Artist), Artist (Printmaker)
Maternal grandfather - Scottish
associate of
Kevin Gilbert
1933
Artist (Photographer), Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator), Artist (Printmaker)
child of
Eileen Syron
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sibling of
Sue Syron
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associate of
Mum Shirl
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associate of
Elaine Pelot-Syron
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spouse of
Elaine Pelot-Syron
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associate of
David Gulpilil
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associate of
Dr Tony Vinson
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associate of
Andrew Saunders
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associate of
Darren Beetson
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associate of
Peter Chester
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associate of
Isabelle Coe
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associate of
Terry Shewring
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associate of
Brian Syron
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relative of
Brian Syron
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grandchild of
Patrick Daniel Syron
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Related recognitions
  • Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Award (received)
  • 2008 winner - CoFA Professional Development Award (received)
  • 25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Awards (received)
  • Artist in Residence College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales (received)
  • works used in film "The Beach" (received)
  • Artist in Residence Australian Humanist Society (received)
  • Official Artist Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Watch Committee (also President 1998, Chairperson 1997, Assistant Secretary 1996) (received)
  • Works used in Australian film "The City's Edge" starring Hugo Weaving (received)
  • Painted backdrops for Face, Masks & Costume Jewellery Pavilion, Commonwealth Games (received)
  • Painted backdrops for Aboriginal theatrical productions such as "The Cakeman" (received)
  • 2008 winner - CoFA Professional Development Award (received)
  • Works used in Australian film "The City's Edge" starring Hugo Weaving (received)
  • works used in film "The Beach" (received)
  • Painted backdrops for Face, Masks & Costume Jewellery Pavilion, Commonwealth Games (received)
  • Painted backdrops for Aboriginal theatrical productions such as "The Cakeman" (received)
  • Official Artist Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Watch Committee (also President 1998, Chairperson 1997, Assistant Secretary 1996) (received)
  • Artist in Residence Australian Humanist Society (received)
  • Artist in Residence College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales (received)
  • Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Award (received)
  • 25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Awards (received)