Robert Young
About the Artist
Robert Michael Young is a Gunnai, Waradjurie, Gunditjumara, Yorta Yorta, Bunorong man whose heart, and spirit are for his Culture and People.
Robert is an established artist and has created artworks and sculptures all over Melbourne. Robert has been a part of significant moments that are shifting and changing the conversations around his People, Culture and Art.
Robert creates from a place that speaks to the spirit of the project he works on, knowing that his cultural and creative heritage is something that he draws his artistic integrity from.
Some of the companies, projects and people Robert has worked with as an artist include the AFL, Richmond FC, Cricket Australia and Australian Open. He has created a line of clothing and shoes for Puma. Robert met and discussed his artwork with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their visit to Melbourne during their tour as Duke and Duchess of Essex. He was one of the first contestants on the Australian TV show Making it Australia. One of his sculptures is permanently installed at Melbourne Museum’s Biik Milboo Dhumba.
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