About

Mel Brigg was born in 1950 in South Africa and is currently based in Queensland, Australia. As a self-taught artist, he began to paint full time in the ’70s and has established himself as one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists. He is known for his support of institutions such as Child Welfare, Wildlife Trust, Save the Rhino Foundation, and exhibitions staged to draw attention to political detainees. He also founded the Swellendam Art Society.

In 1993 Brigg arrived in Australia to settle near Dungog in New South Wales, where he has supported the Sydney City Mission, the Variety Club …