Jerome Lyons was born, pink and wrinkly, in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, bringing smiles to the faces of the Ramano and Agarabi tribes people who lived near his family home. Jerome Lyons
His childhood tribal and spiritual experiences have influenced Jerome's outlook and chosen career.
Since 1985 he has developed a unique approach to musical instrument building, through his artistic representation of the Australian Bush.
From his workshop – a once-abandoned Cheese Factory – deep in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, Jerome creates a mystical and evocative design characteristic in each functional musical instrument.

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The Cheese Factory Studio Gallery
 
 

Musical Playgrounds
Musical Playgrounds by Tribal Instruments Australia  »
 
These distinctive instruments have found loving homes throughout the whole of Australia as well as the USA, UK, Europe, Asia, and many other countries. Some are available for direct sale, others on special commission.

Exhibitions
have been held at:
• Dridan Fine Arts •
McLaren Vale 1995 and 2001
• Greenhill Gallery •
North Adelaide 1995 and 1997
• Hahndorf Academy •
1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2002
• Newland Gallery •
Port Adelaide 1996
• Framed Art Gallery •
Darwin 1996 and 2000
• Adelaide Festival Theatre •
1997
• Cheese Factory Studio Gallery »
current works always on exhibition
Jerome has been involved in many projects and fulfilled many commissions for both private collections and corporate bodies.


"It's all in the way you pack the sand."
   

Other Involvements Include:
• Tribal Records »
• Arterial Echo »
• Troll Music – Adelaide »
• Dance Xentrix – Adelaide •
• Torsion Music Ensemble 2000 •
• High Beam Festival – Adelaide »
• Sand FX – Sand Sculpture Extraordinare »
• Organ Donors – Funky Electronica Music Trio •
• Indiginy Music Ensemble – Ayers Rock, Yulara •
• Karma Kora – African Harp/Ambient Musical Experience •
• Design and construction of musical installations for community
playgrounds, encouraging children to associate music with everyday life »
   
   
     
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