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Contemporary artist Simryn Gill is renowned for her conceptual artworks that trail her own itinerant life. Born in 1959 in Singapore, Gill spent much of her childhood moving homes and travelling from country to country. As a result, the concept of a place is a central theme in her work.

Gill’s body of work comprises a variety of artistic processes and mediums, ranging from photography and installation to collection and sculpture.... Contemporary artist Simryn Gill is renowned for her conceptual artworks that trail her own itinerant life. Born in 1959 in Singapore, Gill spent much of her childhood moving homes and travelling from country to country. As a result, the concept of a place is a central theme in her work.

Gill’s body of work comprises a variety of artistic processes and mediums, ranging from photography and installation to collection and sculpture. Though her artworks are varied in form, they are connected by a common intention. They invite viewers to reflect on how memory and history shape our interpretations of culture, objects and landscapes.

The artist lives and works in Sydney, Australia and Port Dickson, Malaysia.

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