Billy Kenda

A rising star from the Central Desert

Exhibition opens 3-5 pm Sunday 1 July 2012

Exhibition duration 4 weeks

 

Born 1972. Language: Luritja. Skin: Tjampitjimpa. Billy Kenda began painting in 2004 at the age of 32. He has participated in several group and solo exhibitions and has been selected to hang in the prestigious Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award later this year. Kenda’s work is influenced by the majestic landscape and colours of his mothers country in the West MacDonnell Ranges where he was raised. His observations of travellers speeding through the Central Desert regions show drivers seemingly indifferent to the richness and splendour of the landscape around them. Kendas paintings unmask the inherent beauty of the desert with crimson and purple skies, blue hills and golden sands issuing a bold invitation to pause, contemplate and observe. More recently his work has even included flying saucers. All works acrylic on canvas.

1. Billy Kenda 46x20cm Untitled	2. Billy Kenda 30.5x30cm Untitled
3. Billy Kenda 46x20cm Untitled	4. Billy Kenda 46.5x20cm Untitled
5. Billy Kenda 40x30cm Untitled	6. Billy Kenda 61x20cm Untitled
7. Billy Kenda 46.6x20cm Untitled	8. Billy Kenda 91x25cm Untitled
9. Billy Kenda 91x20cm Untitled	10. Billy Kenda 61.5x20cm Untitled
11. Billy Kenda 91x20cm Untitled	12. Billy Kenda 61x20cm Untitled
13. Billy Kenda 59x30cm Untitled	14. Billy Kenda 61x30cm Untitled
15. Billy Kenda 46.6x20.5cm Untitled	16. Billy Kenda 46x20cm Untitled
17. Billy Kenda 26x20cm Untitled	18. Billy Kenda 46x20cm Untitled
19. Billy Kenda 30.5x20cm Untitled