Kurun warun biography of christopher

          Kurun Warun was born in Australia in He is a member of the indigenous Guntijamara tribe and is a fifth generation direct descendant of Truganini..

          Kuran Warun meaning 'Hissing Swan' is celebrated as one of Australia's top indigenous artists.

          Kurun Warun (Hissing Swan) is from Gunditjmara country in South Western Victoria. Gunditjmara country is bordered by the Hopkins River to the east, the Southern Ocean to the south, Mt Dundas and Mortlake in the north and the Glenelg River in the west.

          Kurun’s matrilineal heritage can be traced directly to Truganini, the last living Tasmanian Queen.

          Kuran is a dedicated painter who was initially tutored and encouraged by his mother. His mother is also an artist and was a student of three time Archibald Prize winner, Clifton Pugh.

          He first exhibited his works at the tender age of eight and sees his work as traditional Aboriginal stories presented in contemporary form.

          Kurun Warun (Hissing Swan) is from Gunditjmara country in South Western Victoria.

        1. Kurun Warun (Hissing Swan) is from Gunditjmara country in South Western Victoria.
        2. Chris Churchill was born in Derby, Western Australia in and resides at Warmun Community, Turkey Creek, kms south of Kununurra in the East Kimberley.
        3. Kurun Warun was born in Australia in He is a member of the indigenous Guntijamara tribe and is a fifth generation direct descendant of Truganini.
        4. Kurun Warun was born in He is a member of the Indigenous Guntijamara tribe and is a descendant from Truganini, of the.
        5. In Chris Maynard celebrates the patterns and colors of birds' feathers by hand-carving and assembling them into detailed sculptures.

          6.  All of his works have a traditional significance and incorporate certain symbols used with the permission of Gunditjmara Tribal elders. The surface narrative elements, known as the paintings "Story" or "Dreamings" are one of the many layers of the paintings meaning.

          His imagery has a deep cultural resonance th