ARTIST PROFILE

Gordon Hall

Gordon was born in Perth and grew up in Turkey Creek (Warmun).  His grandfather was David Turner (dcd), former Chairperson of Kartang Rija (Turner Community in Purnululu).  Gordon’s mother, Evelyn, a talented artist, is a respected Elder of the Glenn Hill community in the East Kimberley. His sister, Jodie, is also a clever artist as are many of the Glenn Hill Community Members – therefore Gordon has grown up surrounded by art from both Glenn Hill relatives and those at Turkey Creek.

Gordon has worked in Kununurra for Waringarri Aboriginal Corp. as a Field Officer and East Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service. He has developed an enviable style – painting both figurative imaging and dot art, both of which are very popular.  Gordon works with both ochre and acrylic.  His carving of boab nuts is in keeping with his artistic talents – and Glenn Hill country is renowned for some of the best natural boab nuts in the Kimberley.