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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Name
Gordon Syron
Also known as Gordon Frederich Syron
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher & lecturer
  • Amateur boxer
  • Electrician
Birth date
1941
Birth place
Nabiac, NSW
Active Period
  • 1972-
Residence
  • 1972 - 1982 Long Bay Gaol, Sydney NSW
  • Bangalow, northern NSW
  • Magnetic Island, Qld
  • Sydney, NSW
Training
  • Self-taught,
  • Ultimo Technical College (TAFE), Sydney, NSW
Indigenous Australian
 
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW
Copyright
  • Syron, Gordon & Pelot-Syron, Elaine; through Viscopy

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