Gordon Bennett b. 9 October 1955

  • Artist (Installation Artist),
  • Artist (Screen Artist),
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Acclaimed contemporary Indigenous artist, Gordon Bennett's work explores the role of language and systems of thought in forging identity. Much of his work is concerned with mapping alternative histories and ideas in post-colonial Australia.
Tags: That Contemporary Art Space, Little Masters
associate of
Augustus Baker Peirce
1840
Artist (Photographer), Artist (Painter), Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
associate of
Richard Bell
1953
Artist (Digital Artist/Designer), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Tony Albert
1981
Artist (Mixed Media Artist), Artist (Photographer), Artist (Painter)
Bennett mentored the young Albert
associate of
Imants Tillers
1950
Artist (Installation Artist), Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Mixed Media Artist), Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Peter Bellas
Other occupation
spouse of
Leanne Bennett
Other occupation
associate of
Gordon Hookey
1955
Artist (Installation Artist), Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Painter)