Services we offer
Sculptural works with wood, metal and Glass fibre reinforced cement
(GRC). Nature Play Cultural Works Cultural Illustrations & Graphic
Design
Allan Sumner, Born in 1975, Allan is a descendent of the Ngarrindjeri
people who come from the lower Murray and the lakes of the Murray River
along the Coorong of South Australia. He is also descendent of the
Kaurna people from the Adelaide plains region and the Yankunytjatjara
people from central Australia. In addition to being an established
musician, Allan is also an accomplished visual artist and graphic
designer. Through the love of his heritage, he facilitates cultural
tours and is a popular provider of workshops in schools and community
groups where he teaches Aboriginal arts and culture. He has also had
extensive experience working in the health sector as an Aboriginal
Health Professional. Allan has taken a passionate interest in Dreaming
Stories, spending valuable time with his Elders. Retracing ancient art
forms, Allan communicates the stories, passed down from generation to
generation, through his contemporary art pieces. Over the past three
years, his works have remarkably matured. Allan creates visually
arresting landscape works employing earthy tones intertwined with cooler
tones to represent rivers, lakes and the oceans that form patterns to
provide a sense of movement. Today Allan mostly paints with acrylic
applied onto canvas, with various artworks having been exhibited in
Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute. He also makes
boomerangs, bark shields, didgeridoos, and other cultural artefacts that
have been gifted to visiting dignitaries and international sporting
teams.
I am available for Public Art projects. Most of my work can be found at
Oaklands Park Reserve, Wilfred Taylor Reserve and Morialta Play Space.