Internationally renowned as one of Australia’s most highly regarded First Nations artists, Goowoomji Nynkuny Paddy Bedford was a senior Gija lawman who became a critical figure in East Kimberley painting. Released to coincide with significant exhibitions in Melbourne and London, Paddy Bedford: Gouache, produced by D’Lan Contemporary and the Estate of Paddy Bedford, features over eighty works on paper, many of which have never been seen before, having been held in trust since the artist’s passing in 2007. Join us in launching this essential publication celebrating Paddy Bedford’s studio practice and evolving relationship with his subject and medium.
Location: D’Lan Contemporary, Booth I01
Image credits: Paddy Bedford, Gouache book cover. Courtesy of the artist and D’Lan Contemporary.