Blak Douglas
Born Adam Douglas Hill Blacktown (1970), Western Sydney to a Dhungatti Aboriginal Father / Caucasian Mother. Trained
in illustration & photography, became self-practiced in painting. a classically trained Yidaki
player performing nationally and internationally, accompanying the likes of Albert David, Christine Anu, Gondwana Voices, Paul
Jarman, Jessica Mauboy, Jane Rutter, Music Viva and Peter Sculthorpe. Major events have included Australian Idol, The Deadlys, The Rugby World Cup opening ceremony, and the welcome for Nelson
Mandela.
Collections:
Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies, AAMU Utrecht - Holland, Artbank, Art Gallery of NSW, Blacktown, Campbelltown, City of Sydney, Lane Cove & Liverpool
Councils, National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, Newcastle University Art Gallery,
NSW Parliament House Collection, QAGOMA, Sydney
Grammar School, Town Hall Collection, Taipei Museum and
University of Western Sydney.