Tyrown Waigana is a First Nations multi-disciplinary artist and designer, a proud Wandandi Noongar and Ait Koedal man, currently residing on Noongar (Western Australia).
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Introduction
Tyrown's heritage can be traced to the Wandandi Noongar people of South West Western Australia and the Ait Koedal clan from Saibai Island in the Torres Strait. He was born in East Fremantle (Walyalup) and grew up in the surrounding suburbs. He enjoys taking on new and exciting work that pushes creative limitations, allowing him to grow as an artist. Tyrown's practice includes painting, illustration, sculpture, animation, and graphic design.
The reason he creates is steeped in his heritage. He grew up watching people around him draw, paint, carve, and much more. One reason his family members were so creative was to express the fragmented pieces of culture they retained. It was also a way of passing through time and space. If you were bored, you did a drawing; if you wanted a necklace, you made one. That’s where his obsession with creating stems from. Even though a lot of his practice isn’t directly related to culture, it is why he does it. Their learning systems are through speech, imagery, symbolism, knowing and being there, and are often too complex to be quantified by letters. Most of his inspiration comes from trying to make sense of existing. He is most passionate about his practice, growing so much as a person through his desire to create.
"A special moment for me was realising I’ve formed a life that I never thought was possible, it was a just a dream. I've wanted to do this since I was a child. It’s crazy and wild that I can create something that others enjoy and get paid for it."
Work with Tyrown
Custom art commissions are available. Collaborating with you to conceive a unique composition, size and colour palette, Tyrown is dedicated to creating an artwork that resonates with your business or cause.
For more information contact Life Apparel and we will get you in touch with Tyrown.
Story: “The artwork is bright and colourful to reflect the natural cycles of a healthy country. The figures and faces throughout the work, paired with floral patterns and connecting lines, represent creation spirits coming to replenish the country after it’s been destroyed.
Seasonal destruction (such as back-burning or fires) is a necessary part of nature, allowing the country to replenish and flourish in the following wet seasons as the rain fills the rivers and brings fish. This work celebrates the natural self-healing and replenishment of the land, and the people who live in harmony with it.”
Unite
Unite
Medium: Digital Illustration Year: 2020
Story: “Each of us is different, yet we are all connected by our humanity. When we fully realise this human connection with respect and understanding, we can all share in the gifts that our world has to offer. ‘Unite’ was designed to express this.
The figures in this artwork represent people of different shapes and sizes, with a diverse range of skin tones. The aesthetic of the design references Aboriginal depictions of spirits; however, the artwork is made to be shared and worn by everyone. Although each one of us has our own individual path to walk, let us celebrate that we are all much greater when we walk united as one, while respecting each other.”
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We are strong champions of ethical practices in the industry and see the voluntary Code of Conduct as a pivotal means to achieve this, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a culture of respect and fairness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists.
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Acknowledgement Of Country
Life Apparel celebrates and acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging for their generosity and custodianship of Country throughout Australia.
We recognise and honour the ongoing connection and deep spiritual relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to this Country, and acknowledge the unique role they play in caring for and protecting it for future generations. As an Australian-led boutique label and proud allies, we demonstrate our respect for First Nations peoples through our commitments to environmentally sustainable and ethical business practices. We recognise their continuing connection to land and waters, and thank them for protecting our natural resources and ecosystems.
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