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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
  • 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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Updated Feb. 24, 2013
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