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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.
  • Biographical Data b. 1955 Merredin, WA
  • Biography 2 biographies
  • Associates 6 people
  • Groups 2 groups
  • Works 1 work
  • Exhibitions 15 exhibitions
  • Collections 3 collections
  • Recognitions 4 recognitions
  • References 5 references
  • received
    Worsley Alumina Indigenous Art Acquisition Award
    Dates
    2008
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    For the work 'The Silent Camp’. Associated with the Noongar Country exhibition, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries. Prize now known as BHP Billiton Worsley Alumina Indigenous Art Acquisition Award.

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  • received
    Shortlisted - Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards
    Dates
    2008
    Recognition type
    Award
    Note

    Winner

  • received
    NAIDOC Art Awards Exmouth
    Dates
    2007
    Recognition type
    Award
    Note

    Winner

  • received
    2006 Winner (Aboriginal art award and People's Choice Award) - Capel Festival Art Exhibition
    Dates
    2006
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated Nov. 15, 2012
Created Jan. 1, 2009
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