Tarzan is a long term resident in Andamooka. Originally from Croatia, Tarzan has been in the opal industry since 1964 and dug one of the deepest holes (75 feet) in the Andamooka Opal Field (Hallion Hill). Tarzan is an accomplished photographer, he works in acrylic paint, as well as drawing mediums such as pastel, graphite and charcoal. He began painting in 1970, and sold his first piece within the same year.

Black & White photo by Matthew Thorne

Sepia Instagram photo by Jonathan May