Name: Suzanne Atkinson
Language: Yorta Yorta
Biography:
Suzanne Atkinson is a proud Yorta-Yorta woman, mother and grandmother. She is an established artist who practices in a range of different media that includes traditional weaving, ceramics, painting, poetry and wood burning.
Taking inspiration from her mother’s creative talent and her own ability to make artwork from what nature could provide, Suzanne studied Visual Art in a Bachelor Degree of Contemporary Arts/Visual Arts in 2015 at Deakin University and Certificate 3, Visual Arts Centre for Koorie Education, GOTAFE, Shepparton. In 2018, Suzanne presented her first solo exhibition titled Perfectly Imperfect at Kaiela Arts Shepparton.
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.