Judy Watson

Born in Mundubbera, Queensland in 1959, Judy Watson is a Waanyi descendant of north-west Queensland. Her ancestry and personal experiences have greatly influenced her artistic practice, which spans a variety of media including painting, printmaking, video, sculpture and installation.

She often addresses the complex history of colonialism and its impact on Indigenous communities. She explores themes of migration, survival and recovery, seeking to bring awareness and understanding to these issues. Her work is a powerful means of storytelling and a form of cultural preservation.

Her works are held in significant Australian and international collections, including all Australian state galleries; National Gallery of Australia; Artizon Museum, Tokyo; British Museum; Fondation Opale, Lens, Switzerland; Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, University of Virginia; MCA/ TATE; Museo delle Civiltà, Rome; St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri; 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.