Blak Minds

First Nations Artist Dylan Sarra

April 16, 2024 Angelina Hurley & Dr Leda Barnett
First Nations Artist Dylan Sarra
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Blak Minds
First Nations Artist Dylan Sarra
Apr 16, 2024
Angelina Hurley & Dr Leda Barnett

Dylan Sarra is a Gooreng Gooreng artist from a well-known family.  Hear Dylan share childhood memories, his connection to country, the important roles women have played in his life and his profound experiences of working with the Burnett River rocks.  Dylan is a passionate artist with an impressive portfolio and an exciting future. Dylan graduated from the Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art (CAIA) at Griffith University and has twice been a finalist in the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards during his studies at Griffith.

CAIA has established the careers of many leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, including Vernon Ah Kee, Dale Harding and Tony Albert. Dylan said he had found a community of collaborators within the program.

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Dylan Sarra is a Gooreng Gooreng artist from a well-known family.  Hear Dylan share childhood memories, his connection to country, the important roles women have played in his life and his profound experiences of working with the Burnett River rocks.  Dylan is a passionate artist with an impressive portfolio and an exciting future. Dylan graduated from the Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art (CAIA) at Griffith University and has twice been a finalist in the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards during his studies at Griffith.

CAIA has established the careers of many leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, including Vernon Ah Kee, Dale Harding and Tony Albert. Dylan said he had found a community of collaborators within the program.