Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Awards, held in Queensland
11th & 12th of October 2008

Xstrata Coal: Emerging Indigenous Art Award.

On the 11th & 12th of October 2008 the Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Awards were held in Queensland. Beaver Painting (Sunset across the Gawler Rangers) was one of the paintings to be selected. Beaver’s art and talent is inspired and comes from his family.

He paints landscapes of his country including the Nullarbor Plain, the Great Australian Bight, and the Breakaways in Coober Pedy. Beaver has created a number if murals on public buildings around the township. Beaver Lennon was born in Adelaide he is part of the Mirning and Antakirinja people. He currently lives in Ceduna.
Sunset Across the Gawler Ranges