MARINA STROCCHI

AUS

Marina Strocchi was born in Melbourne in 1961 and spent her formative years exploring, studying and working within the realm of painting and printmaking. Moving to the Northern Territory in 1992, Strocchi established the Ikuntji Art Centre at Haasts Bluff and has been extensively involved in arts programs across Central Desert communities for 29 years. In addition to her work with First Nations artists she has had a parallel career as a painter and printmaker. Strocchi has exhibited her work widely in Australia and internationally. Her works are held in many public and private collections both nationally and internationally. She has recently returned to her hometown of Melbourne.