
Anzak Newman
UMI Arts LimitedBorn: 25/04/1977
Lives/Works: Cairns
Clan/Language: Clan groups connected to Tupmul Clan-(porcupine ray) -Badu Island;
Samu Clan (cassowary)- Saibai Island
Biography
My Family comes from the western Torres Strait region with a connection to Saibai and Badu island, mainland Australia ‘ Wulgurukaba’ people from Townsville.
I grew up in Bamaga and currently living in Cairns. I draw inspiration from my own life experiences, where I grew up and my culture. Through my art practice I am engaging with my cultural heritage and gaining knowledge and recording this as I experiment with new art techniques. I am a contemporary indigenous artist, and the main mediums I work with are relief printing and acrylic painting.