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ABOUT GODWIN BRADBEER: Born in New Zealand in 1950, Godwin Bradbeer has established himself as one of Australia's seminal drawing-based artists. His monumental figurative works—some reaching ceiling height in his Melbourne warehouse studio—are held in prestigious collections including the Australian National Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, and Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Career Highlights:
Dobell Drawing Prize Winner (1998) - Australia's premier drawing award
11-time Dobell Prize Finalist (1999-2012)
Former Head of Drawing, RMIT University (2005-2010)
40+ Solo Exhibitions since 1977
International Recognition across Asia, Europe, and North America
Thames & Hudson Monograph (2018) - Major career survey
Published Poet - "Half Truths: In Lyric Verse" (2014)
Bradbeer's work seeks what he calls "the credible portrayal of the miracle of existence over pictorial descriptions of character, narrative or ideology." His large-scale drawings in Chinagraph, silver oxide, and pastel create an almost sculptural presence that commands attention while inviting contemplation.
