Markham Lane, Top Creative Artist And LGBTQ Supporter Has Passed
starobserver.com.auOne of Sydney’s top creative artists, Markham Lane has passed away. His passing was announced via social media yesterday as various organisations have shared their grief and condolences to the family.Markham Images, the portfolio of Lane’s creative work, showcases his amazing and creative work.
He was a creative producer for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras from 2013-2020.Lane’s work was also recognized through various photographic awards and publications, with his work most notably within the LGBTQ+ community.
He was also the creative director for various local businesses, events and marketing campaigns.Lane founded the Colours of Our Community, an arts program back in 2006.
The program later produced a book and an exhibition in 2017, later winning the 2021 Ron Austin Award for most fabulous parade entry for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.Co-chairs of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Mel Schwerdt and Jesse Matheson expressed their condolences on .“It’s with heavy hearts that the community mourns the loss of one of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras’ community photographers, Markham Lane.
