Cedric Varcoe x WOMAD Letters
Australia
In 2024 our iconic WOMAD letters have a brand-new look, featuring the commissioned artwork of Narangga and Ngarrindjeri artist, Cedric Varcoe.
His work adorns the letters with symbolism representing people from all walks of life coming together and connecting with community in the true spirit of the festival.
Cedric has been painting since he was very young, inspired by watching his family paint and by the stories from Ngarrindjeri country and culture told to him by his grandfather and other elders of the Ngarrindjeri language group. He has won multiple awards and has been exhibiting since 1997. In 2015 Cedric received a grant from Arts SA for professional development workshops with Better World Arts. During these workshops, Cedric studied colour theory, life drawing and researched Ngarrindjeri history and culture at the South Australian Museum. He has participated in the OUR MOB exhibitions and many community art projects working mainly in acrylics on canvas and his subjects are usually lizards, snakes and stylised male figures.
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