Shane Pickett b. 1957

Also known as Meeykba Shane Pickett
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Nyoongar artist Meeykba Shane Picket (b.1957) has exhibited in every Australian state and territory. He won the inaugural 2007 'Drawing Together Art Award', has been chosen as a finalist in the 'Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award' numerous times, including winning the People's Choice award in 2009. He was selected by Brenda L. Croft for the 'National Indigenous Art Triennial '07: Culture Warriors' at the National Gallery of Australia.

Citations

  • McLean, Ian (2006), 'Dreaming Painting: Shane Pickett’, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, Perth, WA.

  • Croft, Brenda L. (2007), 'Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Art Triennial’, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT.

  • Lane, Carly et al (2008), 'Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards’, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA.

Initial data sources

  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW