Blak Douglas


Blak Douglas, formerly known as Adam Douglas Hill, is an Aboriginal Australian artist and musician. 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 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 List of [Archibald Prize 2015 finalists|Archibald Prize in 2015] and 2018.
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].