Helen S. Tiernan b. 1952

  • Artist (Painter)
Helen S. Tiernan is an Aboriginal/European contemporary painter who explores the interpretation of Aboriginal identity and history, drawing on personal photographic documentation and oral material as well as material from wider historical sources.
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exhibited at
Unearthed - Stories Written in the Land
Date
2008
Place
Coo-ee Art Gallery, Canberra, ACT
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Picture this: alumni 2000-6
Date
2006
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ANU School of Art, Canberra, ACT
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Shared Histories
Date
2006
Place
Tuggeranong Regional Art Gallery, ACT
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70% Urban
Date
2006
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National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT
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The Perfect Alibi
Date
2006
Place
Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW
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Community Tracks NAIDOC Week Exhibition
Date
2005
Place
ATSI Cultural Centre, Canberra, ACT
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Songlines-Journeys through country
Date
2005
Place
ANU School of Art Foyer Gallery, Canberra, ACT
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Vinyl
Date
2005
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M16 Art Space, Canberra, ACT
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Canberra Art Prize
Date
2004
Place
Italo Art Club, Canberra, ACT
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Songlines- Journeys through country
Date
2004
Place
Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale, Vic.
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TRAP
Date
2004
Place
Tuggeranong Art Centre, Canberra, ACT
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Winter
Date
2004
Place
M16 Gallery, Canberra, ACT
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Kamberri Dreaming
Date
2003
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National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT
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Temperal Fold
Date
2003
Place
M16 Gallery, Canberra, ACT
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Silent Generations
Date
2002
Place
Alliance Francaise, Canberra, ACT
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Species
Date
2002
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The Hive Gallery, Canberra, ACT
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ANU School of Art Drawing Prize
Date
2001
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ANU School of Art Foyer Gallery, Canberra, ACT
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Lift Off: Graduation Exhibition
Date
2001
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ANU School of Art Gallery
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Other occupations
  • Art Tutor (Private and government organisations) 1971 - 2000
  • Assistant Curator (Various Exhibitions) 1998 - 2001
  • Coordinator, Exhibitions & Tenancies 2003 M16 Art Space, Canberra, ACT
  • Curator, NAIDOC Week Exhibition 2005 ATSI Cultural Centre, Canberra, ACT
  • Fashion Designer 1971 - 2000
  • Graphic Designer (ANZSIC code: 6924) 1971 - 2000
  • Interior Designer 1971 - 2000
  • Project Manager, Public Art Project 2005 ATSI Cultural Centre, Canberra, ACT
  • Visitors Services 2007 - 2009 National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT
  • Retail Manager (ANZSIC code: G) 1971 - 2000
  • Ticket writer (ANZSIC code: 6924) 1971 - 2000
  • Art Tutor (Private and government organisations) 1971 - 2000
  • Assistant Curator (Various Exhibitions) 1998 - 2001
  • Coordinator, Exhibitions & Tenancies 2003 M16 Art Space, Canberra, ACT
  • Curator, NAIDOC Week Exhibition 2005 ATSI Cultural Centre, Canberra, ACT
  • Fashion Designer 1971 - 2000
  • Graphic Designer (ANZSIC code: 6924) 1971 - 2000
  • Interior Designer 1971 - 2000
  • Project Manager, Public Art Project 2005 ATSI Cultural Centre, Canberra, ACT
  • Visitors Services 2007 - 2009 National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT
  • Retail Manager (ANZSIC code: G) 1971 - 2000
  • Ticket writer (ANZSIC code: 6924) 1971 - 2000
Heritage countries
  • South East Gippsland
  • South East Gippsland