M. Sunflower

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Sunflower embodies the diverse ancestral legacy of Australia’s complex colonial past.

About M. Sunflower

M. Sunflower is a culturally diverse First Nations Australian with disabilities. A descendant of the Warmuli people of the Dharug Nation, Lebanese post-war migrants, Chinese gold rush immigrants and UK convicts, M. Sunflower embodies the diverse ancestral legacy of Australia’s painful and complex colonial past.

Her interdisciplinary practice encompasses drawing, painting, photography, video, fashion and installation, which she uses to bring visibility to issues related to identity, trauma and disability. M. Sunflower is a strong advocate for human rights and works actively to create opportunities and support for marginalised peoples of all identities.

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M. Sunflower. Photo: Anna Kučera.

Biography

M. Sunflower is an artist, activist, ex-Co-Director of the Board at Firstdraft, Access Advisor for Accessible Arts, and Curator of Off The Wall Gallery. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Photomedia) from Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney, and painted a public sculpture exhibited at Cockle Bay Wharf Town Square as part of Waterfront Whale Tails 2022, a public art trail along Sydney Harbour.

Artist's work

“M. Sunflower is a strong advocate for human rights and works actively to create opportunities and support for marginalised peoples of all identities.”