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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'.
Biographical Data
b. 1941 Nabiac, NSW
Biography
2 biographies
Associates
23 people
Groups
3 groups
Works
19 works
Exhibitions
24 exhibitions
Collections
7 collections
Recognitions
10 recognitions
References
10 references
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received
Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Award
Dates
2009
Recognition type
Award
Note
Finalist
received
2008 winner - CoFA Professional Development Award
Dates
2008
Recognition type
Award
Note
Winner
received
25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Awards
Dates
2008
Recognition type
Award
received
Artist in Residence College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales
Dates
2006
Recognition type
Award
received
works used in film "The Beach"
Dates
2000
Recognition type
Award
received
Artist in Residence Australian Humanist Society
Dates
2000
Recognition type
Award
received
Official Artist Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Watch Committee (also President 1998, Chairperson 1997, Assistant Secretary 1996)
Dates
1995
Recognition type
Award
received
Works used in Australian film "The City's Edge" starring Hugo Weaving
Dates
1984
Recognition type
Award
received
Painted backdrops for Face, Masks & Costume Jewellery Pavilion, Commonwealth Games
Dates
1982
Recognition type
Award
received
Painted backdrops for Aboriginal theatrical productions such as "The Cakeman"
Dates
1977
Recognition type
Award
Description
Between 1977 and 1982
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