Destiny Deacon Destiny Deacon i(A150341 works by)
Born: Established: 1957 Maryborough, Maryborough (Qld) area, Maryborough - Hervey Bay - Fraser Island area, Maryborough - Rockhampton area, Queensland, ; Died: Ceased: May 2024
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Torres Strait Islander ; Torres Strait Islander Meriam ; Aboriginal Kuku-Yalanji
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A descendant of the KuKu (Far North Queensland) and Erub/Mer (Torres Strait) people, Destiny Deacon was an artist, photographer, performer, video-maker, writer, broadcaster, and political activist.

She originally studied politics and education, and worked as a teacher and as a staff trainer for activist Charles Perkins, before turning to art in her 30s. She produced provocative, political works that made her a significant figure in contemporary art.

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