William Brian 'Badger' Bates b. 1947

Also known as Badger Bates
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Carver, sculptor, printmaker and educator born in Wilcannia NSW in 1947. He has exhibited extensively in Sydney and regional NSW and his work can be found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The themes in his work include anthropological, archaeological and political references within the framework of his deep attachment to the Darling River.
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creator of
Echidna - carved emu egg
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http://australianmuseum.net.au/image/Carved-Emu-Egg-Badger-Bates-Echidna-Side-2/
 
creator of
The Reconciliation Stone for the People of Wilcannia
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Situated in the reserve opposite Wilcannia Health Service.

 
creator of
Marnpi Dreaming, Bronzewing Pigeon
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creator of
Barque - carved hard wood
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Broken Hill Regional Gallery, part of the Indigenous Collection, upper level.

 
creator of
Thin Yappa
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creator of
Living Desert Sculpture
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URL
http://www.pbase.com/lambsfeathers/image/30230172

One of 12 stone sculptures produced by artists from overseas and Australia situated in the Living Desert Reserve, Broken Hill.

 
creator of
Kalthi Paarti
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Series of carved emu eggs in the Australian Museum collection.

 

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References [<ExternalResource: Rose, Deborah Bird (1996), 'Nourishing Terrains: Australian Aboriginal Views of Landscape and Wilderness'.>, <ExternalResource: Lander, Janis (10 November 2006), 'Blackfella, Whitefella - Interview with Badger Bates, Kinchega National Reserve, July 2006.', The College Voice, COFA UNSW Voice Volume 6 Issue 2, .>, <ExternalResource: 'Blackfella, Whitefella - Interview with Badger Bates, July 2006. The College Voice, COFA UNSW.'.>, <ExternalResource: Eassie, Annette, 'The Wilcannia Renaissance', ArtReach, Autumn 2007.>, <ExternalResource: (2007), 'Bubbles on the Surface II Exhibition Catalogue', Monash University, Melbourne, VIC.>, <ExternalResource: Kolenberg, Hendrik & Ryan, Anne. (1998), 'Thina Yappa (Footprints)', Australian Prints from the Gallery's Collection, Exhibition Catalogue, AGNSW, 1998.>, <ExternalResource: (2003), 'Badger Bates', Australian Museum website.>, <ExternalResource: (2006), 'Story on the Reconciliation Stone of Wilcannia', ABC News.>, <ExternalResource: (2006), 'Minutes of Meeting of the Central Darling Shire Council, p.18', Reference to the background to the Reconciliation Stone.>, <ExternalResource: Emma Sleath (2008), 'Wilcannia Artist Gets Bargain of the Century', ABC News.>, <ExternalResource: Wallace, Daphne & Bates, Badger (2006), 'Bubbles on the Surface I Exhibition Catalogue', Monash University, Melbourne, VIC.>, <ExternalResource: Mundine, Djon (2008), ''Ngadhu, ngulili, ngeaninyagu : a personal history of Aboriginal art in the premier state' Exhibition catalogue', Campbelltown Arts Centre, NSW.>] [<ExternalResource: Rose, Deborah Bird (1996), 'Nourishing Terrains: Australian Aboriginal Views of Landscape and Wilderness'.>, <ExternalResource: Lander, Janis (10 November 2006), 'Blackfella, Whitefella - Interview with Badger Bates, Kinchega National Reserve, July 2006.', The College Voice, COFA UNSW Voice Volume 6 Issue 2, .>, <ExternalResource: 'Blackfella, Whitefella - Interview with Badger Bates, July 2006. The College Voice, COFA UNSW.'.>]