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Alick Tipoti
Torres Strait Islander artist and activist
Alick Tipoti (born 1975), whose traditional name is Zugub, is a Torres Strait Islander artist, linguist, and activist of the Kala Lagaw Ya people, from Badu Island, in the Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait).
His work includes painting, installations, printmaking, sculpture and mask-making, and is focused on preserving the culture and languages of his people.
Early life and education
Tipoti was born in 1975 on Thursday Island and grew up on Badu Island (aka Mulgrave Island); he also has connections with Mabuiag Island.[1] His father, Leniaso, was an artist and cultural adviser,[2] and Alick developed an interest in art as a child.[3] He was given the traditional name of Zugub in order to link him to the spirits of his ancestors, the Zugubal.[4]
He went to primary school on Badu Island,[3] before moving to Thursday Island, gaining an Advance Diploma in Arts at the TAFE colle