Stephen Stewart

Ngarla Elder
Pilbara Region

This Ngarla elder has kept his culture alive for more than a century. Believed to be the oldest Aboriginal man in Australia, Stephen is regarded as a head lore man and the last remaining cultural singer of the Pilbara region. Although he concedes it is a significant and demanding undertaking, his strong sense of duty has never let anything get in the way of preserving Aboriginal lore. Working tirelessly to help others reunite with their culture, he believes it to be a source of strength.

Artist: Russell James

Size: 152cm x 152cm

Medium: Canvas