Ned Kelly

Acrylic on Canvas 20"x24" (50 x 61cms)

Portrait of Ned Kelly with collaged historic images relating to the life of this most infamous bush rangers.

Sorry 

Acrylic on canvas 30"x30"

SOLD

I have always been moved by photographs from the late 1800's and early 20th century of aboriginal men in chains, aware that many of them were freedom fighters, fighting for their land and people. I would have done the same.

 The 26th of May is Sorry Day, a national day in Australia acknowledging the mistreatment of the nations indigenous people since the European invasion and settlement. We have a black history that needs to be remembered

Manganinnie

Acrylic on canvas 24"x24" (60.9cm x 60.9cm)

 $600-

Manganinnie is the central character of a novel written by Beth Roberts. The storyline, A Tasmanian aboriginal woman whose family was recently killed by European settlers and British colonial forces, finds a young white girl lost in the bush. Together they search for their home and their people.

With this portrait I have sought to capture the sadness, the beauty and dignity of this character. 

The movie, based on the book, starred Mawuyal Yanthalawwuy. 

Kelly On Trial

Acrylic on canvas 20"x24"

$530-

Portrait of the Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, based on a woodcut which appeared in the Illustrated news in August 1880, at the time of Kelly's trial. 

The Orange Hat

Acrylic on Canvas 20"x24"

$530-

Into The music

Acrylic on linen 30"x30"

$990-

Into The Music is a portrait of my son Caleb, painted after a trip together through Central Australia.  One night we camped in the desert. No fire. No lights. Nobody else around. Beneath an unbelievably clear, star filled sky we swapped  songs and made some music.

Taking Fun Seriously

Acrylic on canvas 30"x30"

SOLD

Bilin Bilin

Mixed media - Acrylic with collage

$360-

Bilin Bilin was an aboriginal leader from the Logan River area of Southern Queensland. The painting incorporates earth, photographs and gum leaves embedded in impasto medium.

Colour My World

Acrylic on canvas 20"x20"

$440-

Portrait of the artist.