Reuben Oates b. 1993

  • Artist (Painter)
Tasmanian Aboriginal artist who paints Australian native animals from the region around his home in the Huon Valley. Oates was taught to paint by his father, fellow artist Leigh Oates.

Reuben Oates, Trawlwoolway artist, was born in Hobart, Tasmania in 1993, and currently lives in the Huon Valley in southern Tasmania. Oates was taught to paint by his father Leigh Oates , and predominantly paints Australian native animals from the region around his home. Oates is associated with Art Mob, Hobart, and his exhibitions at the gallery have included 'Tasmanian Living Artists Week’ (2007) and 'Leigh and Reuben Oates Father and Son Exhibition’ (2006).

Writers:
Fisher, LauraNote: In correspondence with the artist
Date written:
2008
Last updated:
2011