Wentworth Galleries is proud to present the evocative work of Reece George, whose art practice brings Martu cultural narratives to life through a masterful fusion of tradition and contemporary technique. His work celebrates connection and identity, with a profound sense of place, offering a unique perspective on Martu culture.
Reece’s paintings are marked by rich textures, a limited yet striking colour palette of earthy ochres, deep blacks, and bright oranges, and an intuitive use of dot and line work that pays homage to Indigenous artistic traditions.
Reece George, a proud Martu Man from Perth, is a contemporary painter based in Woodstock, New South Wales.
When I tell these stories on canvas, they often arrive with humour and warmth; animals dressed up, dingoes in sunglasses, and rabbits peeking mischievously from corners of my paintings. I’ve always believed laughter helps us carry our stories further, making them easy to hold and share. Those cheeky rabbits aren’t disrespectful; they’re reminders of how resilience and joy can sit side by side, even in tough times.
Reece George, 2025
Opening event: 12 April, 2pm – We will commence the afternoon with an artist in-conversation with curator Freÿa Black and Meanjin/ Brisbane artist David Hinchliffe.
