Flynn J. Wallace
TRIBE: Jirrbal
FROM: Ravenshoe – North Queensland
BORN: 1942Flynn is from Jirrbal Tribe that is the ‘Rainforest Tribe in North Queensland. Many of his paintings depict creatures in nature including Australian native birds, butterflies and native plants.
He studied Fine Art at the University. He worked as a pilot of aircraft and had been sketching and painting as a hobby. After he retired from his pilot job he shifted his career to his aboriginal painting work.
He published a book for blind children which is 3-dimensionally created for them to feel with their fingertip. Many of his paintings are inspired by the stories given to him by his mother.
FROM: Ravenshoe – North Queensland
BORN: 1942Flynn is from Jirrbal Tribe that is the ‘Rainforest Tribe in North Queensland. Many of his paintings depict creatures in nature including Australian native birds, butterflies and native plants.
He studied Fine Art at the University. He worked as a pilot of aircraft and had been sketching and painting as a hobby. After he retired from his pilot job he shifted his career to his aboriginal painting work.
He published a book for blind children which is 3-dimensionally created for them to feel with their fingertip. Many of his paintings are inspired by the stories given to him by his mother.
Paintings
