André Dao, an accomplished writer, editor, and artist based in Melbourne, has taken the literary world by storm. His debut novel, Anam, received the prestigious 2021 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, solidifying his place as a rising star. André’s exceptional writing talent has graced the pages of reputable publications like Meanjin, Sydney Review of Books, Griffith Review, The Monthly, The Lifted Brow, Cordite, and more, captivating readers with his insightful perspectives. He co-founded the oral history project, Behind the Wire, which passionately documents the stories of adults and children detained after seeking asylum in Australia. For his work with Behind the Wire, André received accolades, including a Quill award and the Walkley Award-winning podcast, The Messenger. He co-edited the highly regarded literary oral history collection, They Cannot Take the Sky. With an artistic vision that transcends borders, André Dao is also a member of the celebrated Manus Recording Project Collective, with exhibits featured in renowned art institutions such as the Ian Potter Museum of Art in Melbourne and the City Gallery in Wellington.
André Dao adalah seorang penulis, editor dan seniman berprestasi yang tinggal di Melbourne. Ia dengan sekejap mendapat pengakuan di dunia sastra melalui novel perdananya Anam yang enerima penghargaan 2021 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award untuk naskah yang tidak diterbitkan, memantapkan kedudukannya sebagai seorang penulis yang sedang naik daun. Bakat menulis André yang luar biasa telah menghiasi halaman-halaman penerbitan ternama seperti Meanjin, Sydney Review of Books, Griffith Review, The Monthly, The Lifted Brow Cordite dan masih banyak lagi, memukau para pembaca dengan sudut pandangnya yang mencerahkan. Ia menggagas sebuah proyek sejarah lisan bertajuk Behind the Wire, mendokumentasikan kisah para orang dewasa dan anak-anak yang ditahan setelah mencari suaka di Australia. Atas sumbangsihnya melalui Behind the Wire, André telah mendapatkan berbagai penghargaan, termasuk penghargaan Quill dan juga tampil di siniar peraih penghargaan Walkley, The Messenger. Ia salah satu penyunting kumpulan sejarah lisan sastrawi yang terpandang berjudul They Cannot Take the Sky. Dengan visi kesenian yang meleburkan batas-batas, André Dao juga merupakan anggota dari Manus Recording Project Collective, dengan karya-karya yang dipamerkan di berbagai lembaga kesenian ternama seperti Ian Potter Museum of Art di Melbourne dan City Gallery di Wellington.
