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.
Name
William Brian 'Badger' Bates
Also known as Badger Bates
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Carver)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Other Occupation
  • Mentor and Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212) -
  • Senior Archeological Officer (ANZSIC code: 8922) -
Birth date
1947
Birth place
Wilcannia, NSW
Active Period
  • 1990 -
Residence
  • - Wilcannia, NSW
  • - Broken Hill, NSW
Training
  • - Broken Hill TAFE, NSW
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Murray Darling Basin, NSW
  • Kinchega, NSW
  • Euriowie, NSW
  • Mutawintji, NSW
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Paakantji
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW