Paddy was born ca 1932 at Beswick in the Northern Territory.
Paddy is of the Rembarrnga language group from Central Arnhem Land. He was taught to
paint by his father although his style incorporates the Balangiarngalain spirit figures and is
quite different. His painting has advanced from that of ochre on bark to acrylic on canvas
where his freedom of colour and medium is explored in size and quality.
His work has been a part of endless exhibitions including: The second1985, fourth1987, sixth
1989, eighth 1991, ninth 1992/3, tenth National Aboriginal Art Award Exhibition in the
Museum and Art Gallery of the NT., 'Spirit in Land' from Arnhem Land - 1990 National Gallery
of Victoria, 'Tagari Lia: My Family' 1990 travelled to Glasgow, Harvard University, University
of Minnesota, Lake Oswego Centre for the Arts USA, 'Flash Pictures' 1991 National Gallery of
Australia, 'New Tracks Old Land' 1992/93 toured USA, Australian Heritage Commission
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition 1993 Parliament House,
'ARATJARA: Art of the First Australians' 1993/94 touring Europe. Museum of Contemporary
Art, Sydney 1994 and National Gallery of Melbourne 1994.
Collectors include: National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, National
Maritime Museum, Berndt Museum of Anthropology, Flinders University Art Museum,
Museum of Victoria and The Holmes Court Collection - Perth.
Work has been comissioned by Katherine Art Gallery Feb. 2003.
Paddy is of the Rembarrnga language group from Central Arnhem Land. He was taught to
paint by his father although his style incorporates the Balangiarngalain spirit figures and is
quite different. His painting has advanced from that of ochre on bark to acrylic on canvas
where his freedom of colour and medium is explored in size and quality.
His work has been a part of endless exhibitions including: The second1985, fourth1987, sixth
1989, eighth 1991, ninth 1992/3, tenth National Aboriginal Art Award Exhibition in the
Museum and Art Gallery of the NT., 'Spirit in Land' from Arnhem Land - 1990 National Gallery
of Victoria, 'Tagari Lia: My Family' 1990 travelled to Glasgow, Harvard University, University
of Minnesota, Lake Oswego Centre for the Arts USA, 'Flash Pictures' 1991 National Gallery of
Australia, 'New Tracks Old Land' 1992/93 toured USA, Australian Heritage Commission
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition 1993 Parliament House,
'ARATJARA: Art of the First Australians' 1993/94 touring Europe. Museum of Contemporary
Art, Sydney 1994 and National Gallery of Melbourne 1994.
Collectors include: National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, National
Maritime Museum, Berndt Museum of Anthropology, Flinders University Art Museum,
Museum of Victoria and The Holmes Court Collection - Perth.
Work has been comissioned by Katherine Art Gallery Feb. 2003.
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