The strength of the body comes from movement, disciplining the body to gain endurance – the strength to achieve in an environment that challenges you. This requires strength of spirit from exercising the mind, and education. Balance is needed to move forward with sureness and conviction. One foot, then the other. Two footprints; the physical and the spiritual.
Allan McKenzie is a Gamilaroi/Wiradjuri artist from central NSW. He specializes in all types of traditional and contemporary pieces of work, including making didgeridoos and traditional artifacts and Aboriginal tribal weapons. His father, Allan Snr, taught him the craft of Aboriginal artwork and he often helped his father finish artifacts when he was a small boy. Allan practices and lives culture and is passionate about educating Aboriginal people about the pathway to becoming stronger and more confident. He is a renowned, sought after mentor working with Juvenile Justice, Youth off the Streets, and government agencies and schools across NSW and Queensland.
