Bardayal Lofty Nadjamerrek

  • Skin Name:Nadjamerrek
  • Language:Kunwinjku
  • Region:Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
  • Dreaming:Rainbow Serpent, Kangaroo, Emu, Long Neck Turtle, Mimi Spirits.

Artist has Passed Away

1926 - 2009

Out of respect for Aboriginal culture Central Art has removed the artist's photograph.

Bibliography

  • Brody, A. (1984) Kunwinjku Bim: Western Arnhem Land Paintings from the Collection of the Aboriginal Arts Board. National Gallery of Victoria: Melbourne.
  • Skerritt, H. (2010) ‘Bardayal ‘Lofty’ Nadjamerrek’ Art Guide Australia. Vol. November December 2010. Page 45-49.

Collections

  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
  • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.
  • Museum and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • Berndt Museum of Anthropology, University of Western Australia, Perth.
  • The Australian Museum, Sydney.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art, Arnotts Collection, Sydney.
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Canberra.
  • Anthropology Museum, University of Queensland, St Lucia.
  • Artbank, Sydney.
  • The Holmes a Court Collection, Perth.

Exhibitions

  • 2006, “Bardayal ‘Lofty’ Nadjamerrek Late Works”, Annadale Gallery, Sydney.
  • 2003, “New Works”, Annadale Gallery, Sydney.
  • 1999, “The 16th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1999, Framed Gallery, Darwin.
  • 1998, “The 15th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1996, Framed Gallery, Darwin.
  • 1995, “The 12th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1995, “Moon, Rainbow and Sugarbag – The art of Mick Kubarkku, Bardayal Nadjamerrek”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin  (touring nationally).
  • 1994, Aboriginal and Tribal Art Gallery, Sydney.
  • 1994, “The 11th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1993, 1994 “Power of the Land - Masterpieces of Aboriginal Art”, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.
  • 1993, Editions, Southbank, Melbourne.
  • 1993, “The 10th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1992, “The 9th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1990, “The 7th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1988, “The Inspired Dream”, Museum and Gallery of the Northern Territory (touring internationally).
  • 1988, “Aboriginal Art of the Top End”, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.
  • 1987, “The 4th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1986, “The 3rd annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1986, “The Art of the First Australians”, Kobe City Museum Japan.
  • 1985, “The 2nd annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1984, “Kunwinjku Bim – Western Arnhem Land Paintings”, From the Collection of the Aboriginal Arts Board, National Gallery of Victoria.
  • 1984, “The 1st annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1983, “Artists of Arnhem Land”, Canberra School of Arts, Canberra.
  • 1982, “Aboriginal Art at the Top”, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
  • 1975, “Australian Bark Painting”, From the Collection of Dr. Edward Ruhe (touring USA).

Awards

  • 2004, Australia Day Honours: Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia – Bardayal ‘Lofty’ Nadjamerrek.
  • 1999, Winner – “Best Works on Paper”, 16th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award.
  • 1998, Entrant, 15th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
  • 1995, Entrant, 12th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
  • 1994, Entrant, 11th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
  • 1993, Entrant, 10th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
  • 1992, Entrant, 9th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
  • 1990, Entrant, 7th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
  • 1987, Entrant, 4th annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
  • 1986, Entrant, 3rd annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
  • 1985, Entrant, 2nd annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
  • 1984, Entrant, 1st annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Exhibition.
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