Australian Women Artists

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Ep. 49 Dr Bonita Ely

Bonita Ely stands as one of Australia's most significant contemporary artists.

She is a pioneering voice whose work has consistently challenged audiences to confront envir0nmentaI degradation and s0cio-poIiticaI realities through innovative conceptual art practices.

She has a diverse practice that spans sculpture, installation, performance, video, and photography, establishing herself as a formidable force in both Australian and international art contexts.

Bonita's work has been exhibited internationally and is held in major collections, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and the National Gallery of Australia.

Her influence on younger generations of artists working with environmental themes cannot be overstated. By establishing environmental art as a legitimate and powerful form of artistic practice in Australia, she opened pathways for countless artists to engage with ecoIogicaI themes through their work.

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Images

1 BE by Jessica Maurer

2 Menindee Fish KiII 2019 image: Melissa Williams-Brown

3 Murray River Punch 1980

4 Recipe for MRP

5 Great Artesian Basin Map 2022 installed on the floor with its legend displayed on the wall

6 The Dancers 2022 Felt silk charcoal paper bone plywood. The Great Artesian Basin map, to Bonita, resembles a Spanish dancer - in mourning