Justin Ronberg
His paintings show a strong sense of connection with his country. Justin depicts the Australian landscape and its beautiful creatures through his earthy, unique style of painting. This work reflects his vibrant creative expression that mirrors his ongoing artistic journey to promote his cultural heritage.
Justin Ronberg spent his youth in the Northern Territory and the Central Desert regions where he was encouraged by his family to pursue his Artistic talents. From an early age Justin has been inspired by the mind-blowing sounds of the didgeridoo.Justin’s Australian landscape and earth images strongly connect with the Australian outback (bush). His creations are earthy, vibrant and full of life.His unique painting style expresses the Australian landscape's sounds and visions. This creative expression reflects his ongoing artistic journey to promote his cultural heritage.
He taught him the principles of art and craft to enable Justin to follow his artistic path. Justin is an internationally recognized and collected artist, as well as a fantastic didgeridoo performer and teacher.
About the Painting
The Perente (Goanna) is a totemic spirit, and the Central / Western Desert Aboriginal artists paint the Goanna Dreaming to honour their ancestral spirits. Justin painted his land at sunset and just after the rain, with the green grass emerging through the desert terrain. The “starbursts” represent the Spinifex, found throughout Justin’s desert country, and the small roundels are the wildflowers that emerge in a burst of colour from late July to early September. The Kangaroo is the most significant source of bush tucker for Justin’s people, the snake is regarded as the protector and creator of the land and the Emu is the giver of fortune and good luck.
This painting depicts several animals used as bush tuckers, such as Kangaroo, Emu, Snake, Goanna and Spinifex. These are a principal Aboriginal food source (bush tucker) for Aboriginal people living in Aboriginal Art Regions of Central Australia.
Art awards and Exhibitions
Bands
Played Didjeridu, percussion for Legendary Australian Bands:Coloured StoneDesert Sea BandRhythm StickRecorded Didge on various Australian Artist CD.