Mandy Davis b.

  • Artist (Installation Artist),
  • Artist (Painter)
Biripi painter, Mandy Davis is a member of Tobwabba Art in Forster, NSW. One of her paintings was transformed into a mosaic and installed into the foyer of the Aboriginal Unit at Newcastle University. Davis was a finalist in the 2005 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize.
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Born in Forster on the NSW mid north coast, Mandy Davis is of the Biripi people and also has connections to the Worimi people. Both these groups fall under the Kattang language group. Davis began painting in 1990 and in 1994 became a member of Tobwabba Art in Forster.

Davis has exhibited her work nationally and internationally and has received many commendations and awards. In 2005 she was a finalist in the Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize held at NSW Parliament House, Sydney.

Writers:
Allas, Tess
Date written:
2007
Last updated:
2011

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Related recognitions
  • Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize (received)
  • Birabahn Competition (received)
  • Local Government Cultural Award (received)
  • Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize (received)
  • Birabahn Competition (received)
  • Local Government Cultural Award (received)