Shane Pickett facts for kids
Shane Pickett (born in 1957 in Quairading, Western Australia; died on January 15, 2010, in Perth, Western Australia) was a very important Nyoongar artist. He knew a lot about Nyoongar culture and cared deeply about it. He used this knowledge in his art, creating paintings with a unique and strong style.
Pickett's art mixed old traditions with new ideas. It showed how Nyoongar culture stayed strong even as the world changed around it. His paintings were a powerful way to tell this story.
Awards and Recognition
Shane Pickett won many awards for his amazing artwork. In 1986, he won the 'Best Painting in a European Medium' prize at the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award. This is a very important art competition in Australia.
He also won first prizes at the Sunshine Coast Art Prize and the Joondalup Invitation Art Award in 2006. In 2007, he won the main prize at the first Drawing Together Art Award.
His art was shown all over Australia. It was also displayed in countries like the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Where to See His Art
Shane Pickett's artworks are held in many major art collections. You can find his paintings in important public galleries and private collections. These include places like the Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth and the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. His art is collected both in Australia and around the world.
Shane Pickett passed away suddenly in Perth, Western Australia, on January 15, 2010.
