Deborah Bonar b. 1974

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Bonar Aboriginal heritage is Gidja and Yamatji. She is a graphic designer and artist who produces vibrant artworks with acrylics, inks and ochres which are inspired by native plants and animals, and landscapes of the Kimberley and Midwest of Western Australia.
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Name
Deborah Bonar
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Graphic Designer
Birth date
1974
Birth place
Sale, VIC
Active Period
  • c.1992-
Residence
  • 1986- Perth, WA
  • 1983 - 1985 Penang and Butterworth, Malaysia
  • 1980 - 1983 Perth, WA
  • 1985 - 1986 Townsville, QLD
  • 1974 - 1980 Sale, VIC
Training
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • East Kimberley and Midwest of WA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW
Copyright
  • Bonar, Deborah

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Related recognitions
  • Telstra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (received)
  • Top Year 12 Student' Art and Design, Cyril Jackson Senior High (received)
  • 1996 Winning design for bus shelter mural project, Town of Vincent, WA (received)
  • Top Year 11 Art and Design Student, Wanneroo Senior High School, Wanneroo, WA (received)
Related events
  • The Magic of Nature (exhibited at)