The birds of the lake
2004
Medium
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Measurements
120.3 × 179.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through the NGV Foundation with the assistance of Jacqueline Healy, 2005
© the artist's estate
Gallery location
Gallery 3
Ground Level, NGV Australia
About this work
Trevor ‘Turbo’ Brown was a Latje Latje man who was born in Mildura before relocating to Naarm/Melbourne at the age of fifteen. He established a career as an artist, predominantly working in painting, but was also a boxer, rapper and breakdancer. Turbo‚Äôs signature bold and colourful paintings pulsate with energy and movement. His portraits of animals and urban and bush landscapes reflect on his experiences, observations and relationship with Country. They celebrate the culture, knowledge and spirit of Victorian First Peoples and are a reminder to be present, look after the environment, be kind to one another, and ‘listen closely to the animals’.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria
Accession Number
2005.58
Department
First Nations Australia
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