Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
australian sculpture by julie byrnes
Sculpture
The Bradshaw Series
(Private collections)

Bronze, 25-30cm high.
Three dimensional interpretations of rock paintings from Western Australia.

The Bradshaw figures are a mysterious and controversial grouping of rock art which differs vastly from aboriginal art as we know it. The figures are thought to predate aboriginal art, are highly decorative and executed skillfully. They are generally found in remote locations.
Interpretation1 -
wood, mixed media
Interpretation 2 -
wood, mixed media
Interpretation3 -
wood, mixed media
Ancient Watchdogs of Society 1
Wood, metal, stone
Ancient Watchdogs of Society 2
Wood, metal, stone
"Queen Largesse"
Clay, and mixed media