JOSHUA BONSON - INSPIRATION
JOSHUA BONSON
INSPIRATION, 2020
120 x 100 cm
Synthetic Polymer Paint on Canvas
REGION
Darwin
PROVENANCE
Direct from the artist, Darwin, NT
Cooee Art Leven, NSW
STORY
"The inspiration for much of my work to date has emanated from engagement with my Indigeneity and my own identity as I grow and mature both as an adult and as a young man.
In this sense, my art becomes both the medium and the lens through which I seek to explore my sense of self within the context of a contemporary Indigenous culture that is itself dynamic and evolving.
This can be a challenging and confronting journey but it’s one all of us must take and have taken, and it is worth it.
The gaining of insight, becoming aware of a sense of purpose in life, the feeling of belonging, and an affirmation of both identity and integrity of character are all necessary milestones to aspire for and attain. This is a critical part of my journey at the moment and this work portrays the heart and inspiration for all of my work sometimes subtle and sometimes bold. The Saltwater Crocodile."
Joshua Bonson
EXHIBITED
CA Presents Gallery Artists at Affordable Art Fair, June 2023, Randwick Racecourse
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