Glen Farmer Illortaminni

Glen Farmer Illortaminni was born between the mango and mulana trees where the last old house was standing at Milikapiti, Melville Island, Australia. He worked for many years at Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association, where he was as an artist and arts worker. Glen’s work has been exhibited across Australia, including in the National Gallery of Victoria and the National Gallery of Australia. Glen also worked at the Muluwurri Museum, an important place for documenting Tiwi culture for remembering the old ways and the Old People. Today, Glen works for Tiwi Enterprises at Milikapiti farm where he helps grow fruits and vegetables, including pineapples, sweet potato, and limes, as well as caring for chickens, ducks, and friendly water buffalo. He enjoys traveling, Australian rules football, fishing, and telling stories.