Western Australian artist Ngarralja Tommy May has been crowned the overall winner at the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
The Wangkajunga and Walmajarri man the received a $50,000 cash prize at the digital-only event – the first time it has not been held in-person since launching 37 years ago due to coronavirus restrictions.
The winning artist was born in Yarrkurnja in the Great Sandy Desert and said he uses art as a way to educate, inspire and show his love for country.
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