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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Name
Swag Graham Taylor
Also known as:
  • Swag Taylor
  • Graham Swag Taylor
  • Tjinanginy
  • Graham Taylor
  • Swag
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Machine operator (ANZSIC code: 32)
  • Sports coach (ANZSIC code: 8211)
Birth date
1955
Birth place
Merredin, WA
Active Period
  • 1970-1979
Residence
  • Perth, WA
  • Roelands, WA
  • Kellerberrin, WA (Jureen Rock Reserve, to the northeast of Kellerberrin. )
  • Merredin, WA
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Pilbara, WA
  • Bunbury, WA
  • Southwest region, WA
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Baladong
  • Noongar
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW

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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.>]