Name: Leon Dixon
Biography:
I was born and raised in Shepparton. I have two sisters and live with my Mum. My Dad was born and raised in Tennant Creek N.T. Mum was born in Geelong and moved to Shepparton in 1993. My Pop grew up in Echuca, Mooroopna & Swan Hill
Garngan, walanbang miimi – very strong sister This piece is about what it feels like to be a woman today, especially an Aboriginal woman trying to find her place, stay strong & keep moving forward. Read more…
Boomerang Learning- Knowledge Many years ago, knowledge was passed down to me by teaching me Boomerang throwing in a big open area not far from Baroona. Representing gaining knowledge.
Barmah – Home of the plover The meaning of the word Barmah means Home of the Plover in Yorta Yorta Language and this is what I wanted to represent in this artwork.