#186 Mimi Spirit & Magpie Geese - EDDIE BLITNER : Aboriginal Art : 95x129cm
ARTIST: Eddie Blitner
REGION: Katherine, N.T.
TRIBE: Marra - Borroloola
TITLE: Mimi Spirit & Magpie Geese
MEDIUM: Painting - acrylic on canvas
*All paintings come with a Certificate of Authenticity and are signed by the artist*
Biography:-
Eddie grew up on Victoria River Downs Cattle Station in the Northern Territory along with other families including the Wavehill boys.
Like many of the Indigenous men on the cattle stations, Eddie became a hardworking stockman on Vic Station, also helping his Grandfather at Beswick Station.
Whilst helping at Beswick Station his Grandfather Fred Blitner showed him the artifacts that the old men did and how they painted on bark. Eddie was keen to learn and started to help the old men. His cousin David Blanazi helped teach Eddie the old men's ways and the stories.
See Eddie Blitner 'Profile & Collections' page for further information and to see more of his art.