Swag Graham Taylor b. 1955

Also known as Swag Taylor, Graham Swag Taylor, Tjinanginy, Graham Taylor, Swag
  • Artist (Painter)
Perth-based Noongar artist often known as 'Swag'. His paintings recall childhood experiences and depict landscapes from the southwest of Western Australia, a region with which he feels connected. He was a finalist in the 25th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Art Awards in 2008. Largely self-taught. Some guidance from fellow Noongar artists.
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associate of
Geoffrey Narkle
1951
Artist (Painter)
Encouraged Taylor to pursue painting seriously, 1984.
associate of
Troy Bennell
1971
Artist (Painter)
associate of
Goldie Kelly
Artist (Painter)
Watched Kelly paint at Fremantle Prison
associate of
Revel Cooper
1955
Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Performance Artist), Artist (Mixed Media Artist), Designer, Artist (Painter)
associate of
Athol Farmer
1955
Artist (Painter)
artist
associate of
Sandra Hill
1955
Artist, Artist (Installation Artist), Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Painter), Artist (Mixed Media Artist)

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References [<ExternalResource: Hansen, Philip (2009), 'Verbal correspondence with the author'.>, <ExternalResource: Wexler, Alice (2008), 'Noongar Boodja: Contemporary Aboriginal Art, Ecology and Culture', Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art website, Article accessed 14/1/09.>, <ExternalResource: McLean, Ian (2007), 'saltwaterfreshwater - review', Artlink, vol 27, no 2, Review access online 12/5/09.>, <ExternalResource: Winmar, Alta (1991), 'Tjinanginy (Graham Taylor) in 'Nyungar Art from the South-West Region of Western Australia', Dumbartung Aboriginal Corporationn, Waterford, WA.>, <ExternalResource: Taylor, Graham (2007), 'Artist's statement', Accompanied Saltwaterfreshwater exhibition, Central TAFE Art Gallery, Perth, WA.>] [<ExternalResource: Hansen, Philip (2009), 'Verbal correspondence with the author'.>, <ExternalResource: Wexler, Alice (2008), 'Noongar Boodja: Contemporary Aboriginal Art, Ecology and Culture', Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art website, Article accessed 14/1/09.>, <ExternalResource: McLean, Ian (2007), 'saltwaterfreshwater - review', Artlink, vol 27, no 2, Review access online 12/5/09.>]