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Rhonda was born in Moree (NSW), one of nine children. Her father was English and her mother a descendent of the Kamilaroi people. Rhonda was forcibly removed from her family at 10 years of age and grew up in the Tweed area, and has always enjoyed painting. In 1985 a local elder introduced Rhonda to a traditional contemporary method of painting, and this combined with a love of nature and animals inspired her to formulate many of the themes in her work. Intricate dot work and varied colours combined to create a stunning effect which emphasizes the natural curves of the pieces being painted. Rhonda's work has been exhibited in galleries and also sold to all parts of the world. Rhonda was one of three artists to participate in a place making project, planning an Indigenous park in the Tweed area. Her most recent success is the decision by the ANZ Bank to include a painting by Rhonda in their new release bank transaction cards. She has enjoyed encouragement from her family and friends to pursue her painting career. Rhonda prefers to work with acrylics and has wonderful artistic ability, which is highlighted by the way she contrasts traditional style with contemporary colours which gives her connection to her ancestors...
Below are some example of Rhonda's work. Simply click on a painting below to view larger versions of her work.
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The Current |
Rip Click image to Enlarge |
The Minjungbal Dreaming Click image to Enlarge |
Time Dreaming Click image to Enlarge |
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The Great Escape |
Guardians Click image to Enlarge |
Pandenis Tree Click image to Enlarge |
Gathering Click image to Enlarge |
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Butterfly |
Obys Click image to Enlarge |
Waterholes Click image to Enlarge |
Turtles Click image to Enlarge |
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Reconciliation |
Goorimahbah Click image to Enlarge |
The Combat Click image to Enlarge |
The Ozone Click image to Enlarge |
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Hunting & Gathering |
Addition Click image to Enlarge |
Ocean Dreaming Click image to Enlarge |
Turtle Hatching Click image to Enlarge |
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Spiritual Ancestors |
Red Grass Tree Click image to Enlarge |
Honey Ant Dreaming Click image to Enlarge |
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