Tim Sharp Tim Sharp i(8574043 works by)
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Tim Sharp is an acclaimed Australian artist. His works have been exhibited around the world. When he was just three, Sharp was diagnosed with autism so severe that his mother was told he would never be able to talk or learn to live in a normal household.

Today, Tim Sharp spends much of his time helping organisations and schools that work with autistic children. His is based in Brisbane.

Most Referenced Works

Awards for Works

Laser Beak Man 2017 single work drama

'Laser Beak Man, the hyper-coloured superhero first created by Sharp at age 11, protects the most beautiful city in the world, Power City, with laser beams that turn bad things to good. Robbed of his abilities after evil genius and estranged childhood friend Peter Bartman steals his crystals, Laser Beak Man must fight to save his oldest friends and their city before they are destroyed forever.'

Source: Sydney Festival (2020).

2018 nominated Helpmann Awards for Performing Arts in Australia Best Play
2018 nominated Helpmann Awards for Performing Arts in Australia Best Original Score
2018 nominated Helpmann Awards for Performing Arts in Australia Best New Australian Work
2017 nominated Matilda Awards Best New Australian Play
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