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Blak Douglas
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Douglas at the 2023 NSW Premier's Literary Awards
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Blak Douglas, also known as Adam Douglas Hill, is a talented Aboriginal Australian artist and musician. He lives and works in Sydney, New South Wales. He is well-known for his unique paintings and his strong connection to his Aboriginal heritage.
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About Blak Douglas
Blak Douglas is a proud Dhungatti man. The Dhungatti people are an Aboriginal group from the Macleay Valley in northern New South Wales. He also has family roots from Ireland, Scotland, England, and Germany. This mix of cultures often inspires his artwork.
His Art and Career
Blak Douglas is famous for his bold and colourful paintings. His art often shares important messages about Aboriginal culture, history, and current issues. He uses traditional Aboriginal art styles combined with modern ideas.
Early Works
In 2008, when he was known as Adam Hill, Douglas created special artwork for the outside of the Gadigal Information Service buildings. This service helps share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through media. His work helped make these new recording studios and offices look amazing.
Recognized Artworks
Blak Douglas has been recognized many times for his art. He was a finalist for the famous Archibald Prize in 2015 with his painting Smoke and mirrors – Uncle Max Eulo. He was also a finalist in 2018 for his portrait of Uncle Roy Kennedy. The Archibald Prize is one of Australia's most important art awards for portraits.
In 2021, another artist named Euan Macleod painted a portrait of Blak Douglas himself. This painting was also chosen as a finalist for the Archibald Prize that year.
Winning the Archibald Prize
A very exciting moment for Blak Douglas was when he won the Archibald Prize in 2022. He won for his powerful portrait of fellow Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens. This win was a big achievement and showed how important his art is to Australia.
Where to See His Art
You can find Blak Douglas's artwork in important art collections. His paintings are held at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. They are also part of the collection at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney. This means his art is preserved and shared for many people to see and learn from.
