David Brian
Biography
Balang David Brian is a painter and sculptor. He is Rembarrnga and Kune and lives and works at his outstation Ankabarrbirri. Brian learned under the guidance of his parents, renowned artists Kamarrang Bob Burruwal and Godjan Lena Yarinkura. He specialises in making mako (didjeridu) and more recently bark painting. Whilst Brian has developed his own approach distinct style, the influence of his father and uncle, Les Mirrikkyriya, is evident in his colour palette and designs. Common motifs in his works include yok (bandicoot), man-ngalinj (bush potato), quicksand at Kinoedjanga, barlangu (shark) and wankurr (sacred dilly bag).
Artworks

Wankurr
David Brian
220×22cm
$6,000

Mako (didjeridu)
David Brian
148 × 6 × 6.5cm
$953

Miparr
David Brian
113×40cm
$1,525

Yok (Bandicoot)
David Brian
94×16cm
$800
Past Exhibitions
Group
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2019 Tarnanthi Art Fair, Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, Adelaide
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2019 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin
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2018 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin