Donovan Gilbert

Donavon was born at Billabong Station out of Mullewa in 1974. He has lived in Wiluna nearly all his life, attending the Wiluna Remote Community School and High School at Meekatharra.

Donavon displays a remarkable sense of design in his paintings. His works often depict bush tucker, particularly Honey Ants and Bardies (Witchery Grubs), Goanna and seeds, which he incorporates into contemporary designs.

His works are of a third dimension where he would place one dot on top of another and another. Donavon was invited to join AACHWA (Aboriginal Art Centre Hub Western Australia) as a committee member and, if nominated, a Director representing Tjukurba Art Centre here in Wiluna. This will be a great honour and opportunity for Donavon to learn new skills adding to his portfolio.

2023
Basket weaving workshop, Felting workshop, and painting at the art gallery.

2022
Professional Development for Arts Workers in Geraldton.

2019
Revealed Fremantle Exhibition.
Another View Exhibition on 7 May 2019.

2017
Certificate Award Heritage Conservation Skills & Architectural Stonemasonry.

2013
Exhibited Oakajee Port&Rail, QV1 Building, Perth.

2008/2007
Exhibited Geraldton Regional Art Gallery.

2007
Exhibited Cossack Art Award at Roebourne.

2008 to 2018
Took time out of painting to visit families.