Kristian
is
an
Australian
Indigenous artist who is highly dedicated to his
craft. He believes in finding the perfect didge for every player from
those just starting out to professional players. He has been making and
playing his own didgeridoos since 1995. His musical and artistic
talents are a gift he shares as well as his personal link to his own
ancestors the Ngemba people of
North West NSW
Kristian’s talent for finding and making concert quality
instruments goes side by side with his expertise in playing them. This
is an unbeatable combination and a valuable asset as this allows him to
make didgeridoos to very specific standards for his own satisfaction
and enjoyment, through this he is able to refine both his skill in
crafting fine instruments and also his playing ability. Not many
Didgeridoo/ Yidaki crafters can claim to excel in both areas.
Kristian Benton
was born in 1975 and grew up in central NSW in a town called Orange
(Wiradjuri country).
His strong appreciation of Aboriginal culture began at an early age
stemming from his indigenous roots.
Kristian expressed this through aboriginal
studies, art and music during his school years, He continued his strong
connections with the culture when he left school and began teaching
aboriginal art, it was around this time that he picked up his first
didgeridoo and taught himself how to play; Kristian was 19 at
the time. Soon after he began learning the art of finding, crafting and
decorating Yidaki's / Didgeridoos. Kristian has done various
art shows and exhibitions and in 2002 became a certified indigenous
creator. He now lives in Coffs Harbour (Gumbayngirr
country) which is
situated on the mid-north coast of NSW this is where he continues his
aboriginal studies with languages and traditional Yidaki playing and
crafting.
Kristian
Benton is
dedicated to finding the perfect didgeridoo to suit each and every
players needs. Kristian’s didgeridoos are in high demand
through out the world by professional players and collectors.
