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Prismatic Rainbow
Deborah Bonar captures the vibrancy of the Western Australian
landscape in her solo exhibition at the Kidogo Arthouse Gallery.
The Ballajura artist said her art reflects her love of the land and
her identity as an Aboriginal woman.
“I'm inspired by the landscapes, plants and animals of the
Midwest and East Kimberley regions of WA, the heartlands of my
Yamatji and Gidga heritage.”
“My favourite colours are pindan and the deep blue of the sky.
Vibrant colours really lift my spirits.”
Deborah, a graphic designer, started painting five years ago, in response to a demand for her
Aboriginal artwork and designs.
“My emergence as an artist and my Aboriginal identity are strongly interlinked. Creating
Aboriginal art and design made me want to find out more about my family history and connections.
What I have discovered has been a source of both sadness and joy and I still have a lot to learn.”
“This knowledge and connection has increased my pride as an Aboriginal woman. It has enriched
my life and my art. I value the strength and resilience of my Aboriginal parents and grandparents
and celebrate the survival of Aboriginal people despite all that has happened to them. I am
optimistic about the future. I use vibrant colours to express those feelings.”
Deborah's artwork ranges from paintings and delicate ink drawings to digital art. She is currently
studying at the Kidogo Art Institute in Fremantle.
“I have been learning new techniques and experimenting with acrylics, oils, ochre and glass. It's
exciting to create new styles and to work with different medium. My family recently sent me ochre
from the East Kimberley, so I have enjoyed mixing and blending the pigments and creating my first
ochre paintings. I also like to write stories, or interpretive pieces to accompany my artwork.”
“I have been developing what I call my “prismatic” style. I try to capture the prismatic effect of
tropical sunlight dancing on water, such as wet season raindrops, sea-spray or billabongs, using a
multicoloured, multilinear abstract effect.”
Deborah's exhibition “Vibrant” at the Kidogo Arthouse Gallery in Fremantle runs from 14 - 20
January 2010. Refreshments will be provided on the opening night Friday 15 January 2010, 6:30pm
Deborah Bonar captures the vibrancy of the Western Australian
landscape in her solo exhibition at the Kidogo Arthouse Gallery.
The Ballajura artist said her art reflects her love of the land and
her identity as an Aboriginal woman.
“I'm inspired by the landscapes, plants and animals of the
Midwest and East Kimberley regions of WA, the heartlands of my
Yamatji and Gidga heritage.”
“My favourite colours are pindan and the deep blue of the sky.
Vibrant colours really lift my spirits.”
Deborah, a graphic designer, started painting five years ago, in response to a demand for her
Aboriginal artwork and designs.
“My emergence as an artist and my Aboriginal identity are strongly interlinked. Creating
Aboriginal art and design made me want to find out more about my family history and connections.
What I have discovered has been a source of both sadness and joy and I still have a lot to learn.”
“This knowledge and connection has increased my pride as an Aboriginal woman. It has enriched
my life and my art. I value the strength and resilience of my Aboriginal parents and grandparents
and celebrate the survival of Aboriginal people despite all that has happened to them. I am
optimistic about the future. I use vibrant colours to express those feelings.”
Deborah's artwork ranges from paintings and delicate ink drawings to digital art. She is currently
studying at the Kidogo Art Institute in Fremantle.
“I have been learning new techniques and experimenting with acrylics, oils, ochre and glass. It's
exciting to create new styles and to work with different medium. My family recently sent me ochre
from the East Kimberley, so I have enjoyed mixing and blending the pigments and creating my first
ochre paintings. I also like to write stories, or interpretive pieces to accompany my artwork.”
“I have been developing what I call my “prismatic” style. I try to capture the prismatic effect of
tropical sunlight dancing on water, such as wet season raindrops, sea-spray or billabongs, using a
multicoloured, multilinear abstract effect.”
Deborah's exhibition “Vibrant” at the Kidogo Arthouse Gallery in Fremantle runs from 14 - 20
January 2010. Refreshments will be provided on the opening night Friday 15 January 2010, 6:30pm