Jnr Roy Barker

  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter and carver of emu eggs and traditional Aboriginal weaponry, Barker Jnr was taught by his father Roy Barker Snr. A finalist in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize, Barker Jnr grew up in Brewarrina and Lightning Ridge.

Roy Barker Jnr grew up in the communities of Brewarrina and Lightning Ridge, north west NSW learning the craft of etching boomerangs, painting emu eggs and carving traditional Aboriginal weaponry from his father, Roy Barker Snr. Barker Jnr exhibited his work for the first time as a finalist in the 2005 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize and was again a finalist in the 2006 and 2007 exhibitions. His paintings of acrylic on canvas are representations of the colours of the Mulga and Gidgee trees that he uses to create the weapons and other artefacts from north west NSW and are also informed by Muruwari landscapes and dreaming stories.

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Writers:
Allas, Tess
Date written:
2007
Last updated:
2011