and confronting. They are a much needed, thoughtful exploration of these issues of land, animals, plants and humans, adding much to the discussion of Australia’s past and its present condition." Education Fowler completed a Master of Contemporary Art at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, graduating in 2011. Fred's supervisor in his first year was Lecturer Jon Campbell, and in his second year, Associate Professor Jon Cattapan. Fred's areas of interest while studying at VCA were painting, etching and sculpture. Fowler's sculptural practice was mentored by Dr Tim Edwards, who taught Fowler the Lost Wax Method of casting bronze sculptures. Prizes, Awards and Grants 2013 Australia Council for the Arts - ArtStart Grant 2012 VCA/Alliance Francaise Prize 2011 National Gallery of Australia Women's Association Award Graffiti Fred was inspired by the graffiti he saw around him in Melbourne. At age 11, Fred started experimenting with tagging in his local neighbourhood. At 15, Fred began creating throw-ups and pieces under various aliases, and at 16, Fred was given the name NUROCK by his graffiti mentor, DUET. It was from this point on, with the name NUROCK, that Fred began to paint regularly. Fred painted on train lines and public walls and also on trains, buses and trams. Fred gained notoriety painting as NUROCK both with his peers and with the general public: "In this sub-culture, Nurock is a bit of a legend. His large street pieces are quite extraordinary - intricate yet confronting, and definitely artistic." References External links Until Never gallery Space Invaders 1980 births Living people Artists from Melbourne Australian graffiti artists People from Canberra Artists from the Australian Capital Territory