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Brett Ross

Brett was born in Bairnsdale but grew up in Deniliquin. Brett has studied Koori Art and Design at the East Gippsland Institute of TAFE and would like to undertake further study in Arts Administration.

Brett is known for his detailed, fine pen drawing but also does printmaking and has learnt traditional dance. Brett bases his work on solid research into his culture and enjoys learning and hearing stories from Elders, family members and others.

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Brett Ross

  • Born: Bairnsdale
  • Lives:Bairnsdale

EDUCATION

  • Koori Art and Design at the East Gippsland Institute of TAFE

MEDIUMS

  • Pen drawing
  • Printmaking
  • Traditional dance

STATEMENT

  • My inspiration is my identity, I love art, I’m passionate about it

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Young Emerging Artist of the Year awarded by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria in 2000
  • Sell out solo exhibition in 2001

COLLECTIONS

  • National Gallery of Australia
  • Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
  • Several private collections

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

  • The Art of Reconciliation: EGAAC Home Gallery, Bairnsdale, 2008
  • Hunters and Gathers: EGAAC Home Gallery, Bairnsdale, 2008
  • Nirmba Gidi Quarenook: Black Swan Gathering, Gippsland Gallery, Sale, 2008
  • Moonahcullah, Solo exhibition, Nicholson Street Gallery, 2001
  • The Great Alpine Country, Omeo, 1999
  • Hey Cuz, Frankston, 1999
  • Fist Flight, Grunnunnerrang Aboriginal Print Workshop and Art Gallery, 1999
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