Chris Tobin
Chris works in traditional colours; red, yellow, white and black. His use of ochres and acrylics on a black background is striking.
As a Dharug man he is a traditional custodian in the Blue Mountains region and shares some of the local stories via his artworks. He has published a small booklet ‘The Dharug Story’, an Aboriginal History of Western Sydney, available from Red Cockatoo Australia website. Earth Journeys and The Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute describe a little about his work.
Chris coordinates Aboriginal presentations for small groups, large school groups, private tours and for hotel guests. Chris also works on commissions for government bodies, small business and community organizations. Recently Chris has been asked to present and welcome students at Macquarie University and in Canberra.
While working with National Parks he also co-ordinates other Aboriginal rangers to deliver cultural presentations as well as teaching large groups of children about ochres, weapons, Dharug language, painting, dancing and Aboriginal games.
