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Rosie Ware - Torres Strait Islander artist
Rosie is an established self-taught textile designer and printer based on Thursday Island.

She was born c1959.

She has participated in many national and overseas art exhibitions. Her inspiration comes from her culture, the maritime history of the Torres Strait and the beautiful islands and marine environment that surrounds her.

She has her own website

She was featured in 2015 Yarn ups at ANU

Artlink included her artwork Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion,(2014-2015) displayed in the exhibition For Country, For Nation at the National War Memorial, Canberra

Award
2006 - Torres Strait Citizen of the Year