AWE Nature Festival "Outback Beauty" Art Exhibition by John Bannerman

"Life can be dark, so I find colour where I can".

View the world from the high seat. As a long haul truckie, Bundy shares the details we speed past - if we are lucky enough to see them at all ! Bundy works across a range of medias and does spectacular work on copper, stainless steel, aluminium, and timber.

Bundy is a long term member of the Circle of Arts Foundation and the Bearded Dragon Gallery Adelaide, and his work was recently featured on the Karoonda Silos S.A.

Bundy grew up in the outback from the age of eight and entered his family’s trucking business at an early age, trucking everything from sheep, cattle, mining machinery and hay. These experiences continue to inform his artworks.
Art came to him late in life after ill-health, and has helped him to heal. An outsider artist, Bundy’s works explores outback life, mental health and themes of acceptance. In 2023 Bundy was a finalist in the SALA Advertiser Contemporary Art Prize.

The blue badge on my hat and the pink swirl of paint on my palette represent men’s mental health, and breast cancer, both issues close to my heart.

I worked in the outback until recently. Years ago I had a bet with the local wool balers Bachelor and Spinsters Ball Committee to wear a pink shirt to the ball. I haven’t stopped since and wear the pink shirt everywhere even to  art class. Life can be dark, so I find colour where I can.

EXHIBITION DATES 18th Sept - 30th October
OPENING PARTY Sunday 29th September 2-4pm
6 Sussex Street Glenelg 

Ph 0410 481 237 any questions or see you there !