Australia Playwright Jack Davis

His work has helped bring indigenous drama to the forefront and has paved the way for other aboriginal artists. His work has forced a reassessment of Australian drama and history through use of cross hybridisation of Aboriginal storytelling and western dramatic forms. He has also assisted the government to realize the value of Indigenous arts as part of Australian culture and this has led to an increase in funding. Aboriginal storytelling was brought to the attention of the world due to its prominent role in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Jack Davis' work has been an inspiration both Aboriginal and non-indigenous
Australians and he has made a major contribution to intercultural relations within the Australian community both as an activist and artist.
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