Gordon Watt b. c.1949

  • Artist (Painter)
Gordon Watt was 24 years old when he and others from Mornington Island danced at the opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1973. He retired from dancing in 1990 and is now the songman leading the younger dancers. His paintings reflect his traditional designs of leg markings.
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Name
Gordon Watt
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Songman
  • Dancer
Birth date
c.1949
Birth place
Mornington Island, Qld.
Active Period
  • 1990-
Indigenous Australian
 
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW

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