Introduction
Blak Douglas, formerly known as Adam Douglas Hill, is an Aboriginal Australianartist and musician. As of May 2022 he is based in Sydney, New South Wales.
Early life and education
He is a Dhungatti man, with Irish, Scots, English, and German ancestry.
Career and art practice
Douglas (as Adam Hill) created the exterior artwork on the new recording studios and offices of the Gadigal Information Service, opened in 2008.
Recognition and awards
Douglas was a finalist for the Archibald Prize in 2015 (Smoke and mirrors – Uncle Max Eulo) and 2018 (Uncle Roy Kennedy).
A portrait of Douglas by Euan Macleod was finalist for the 2021 Archibald Prize.
He won the 2022 Archibald Prize for his portrait of Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens.
Collections
His work is held in the National Gallery of Australia and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.