14 Utes now in place . . . more to come!

 

Ute #14 "TribeUte" by Lewis Burns

Internationally recognized as one of the world's most gifted didgeridoo players and indigenous Australian artists, Lewis Burns' creation is a ute tribute to the Wiradjuri Tribe.  "Because the utes live in the Wiradjuri Nation and I'm from Wiradjuri, it was easy to come up with a design.  'TribeUte' shows the typical life along the rivers and waterholes, with people camping, spear fishing, hunting and gathering.
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Ute #13 "Dame Edna’s Looute" by Karen Tooth

A highly regarded member of the local community of Condobolin, Karen shares her passion for and dedication to outback life in all aspects of her daily acitivities as an artist, teacher and writer.  Her "Dame Edna's Looute" brings two classic Aussie icons together for a comical surprise.
Special thanks to David King for his assistance with construction for "Dame Edna's Looute".
More about Karen & "Dame Edna’s Looute" coming soon.

Ute #12 Wiradjuri Art Youth Group

Aspiring artists of Condobolin’s Wiradjuri Arts Group joined forces to create this vibrant celebration of indigenous life in central New South Wales.  Wiradjuri is the largest of all Aboriginal language groups.

Specials thanks to NRMA Motoring and Services for their sponsorship of the children’s ute.
More about the Wiradjuri Art Group coming soon.

Ute #11 "Ute of Arms" by Brad Brown and Scott Edwards

Working behind the scene to help create elements for three of the gallery’s earlier artworks, Brad and Scott caught the "ute bug".
" Ute of Arms" is the duos' first industrial artwork.
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Ute #10 "Golden Valley" by Greg Brennan

Greg Brennan is enjoying more time for his true passions these days; his wife, children, grandchildren . . . . and painting.
At age 73, Greg recently retired from construction and farming to return to his first love - art.
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Ute #9 "Ute-opia" by Stephen Coburn

"My ute is called "Ute-opia" as the beginning of Ute EJ62 has been lost and therefore has no particular place of origin other than the highway, and it is only by chance that it has ended up here at Burrawang."-Stephen Coburn
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Ute #8 "Drizakubra" by Belinda Williams

Watercolourist Belinda Williams has been producing award-winning pieces for more than a decade. Using her self-confessed "love of the Australian landscape" she has captured iconic scenes of cotton fields ready for harvest in northern NSW, remarkable gorges in Western Australia’s Kimberley and the all-Australian swimmers of Bondi beach.
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Ute #7 "Clean Running Backed by Ned" by Paul Blahuta

At the age of eight Paul commenced drawing, painting and ceramics. He graduated top of his art classes and later pursued a degree at The College of Art / Seven Hills in Brisbane before later moving to Sydney.
More about Paul & "Clean Running Backed by Ned"

 

Ute #6 "Central Western Medley" by Eris Fleming

"Since the age of seven or eight years I have continuously entertained the idea of painting pictures.  I grew up, went to University and subsequently practiced medicine for a period of six years – and I painted pictures all through this period of my life.  It has never occurred to me that I should endeavour to explain the pictures, their genesis, their realisation, and all that goes between."
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Ute #5 "Clancy Stops The Overflow" by Peter Mortimore

Peter is a self taught artist, having now painted full time for the last 14 years.  He responds to his environment and portrays images that evoke an emotion emanating from his surroundings.  His paintings and drawings are meticulous in the portrayal of their chosen subject.  He enjoys being told his work is ‘photographic’ and he spends up to 100 hours on a drawing and naturally, even more on a painting.
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Ute #4 "The Stockman" by Michael Jones

The Stockman has several scenes on it; the main feature the "Stockman’s Eyes" on the ute’s side, "Stockman’s Cooked Breakfast" on the top back, a local scene of "The Seven Sisters" on the roof, "Tea for Twenty" on the bonnet, a night scene called "5 Star Accommodation" on the other side and "Local Sunset" on the rear.
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Ute #3 "Emute" by Peter Browne

Inspired by time spent with his good mate Pro Hart, Peter Browne (of Silverton fame) used vibrant outback colours, spontaneous splashes of colour across the bonnet and many of his famous Emus to complete his painting of a 1976 HJ ute for the collection.
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Ute #2 “Epitaph to Fossil Fuels” by Shane Gehlert

Shane completed his striking political satire painting "Epitaph to Fossil Fuels" on a 1977 Holden HZ, which took its place in the paddock in late June, 2008.  Featuring Gerhlert's signature Roboroo amid stunning outback hues of red, orange and blue, the ute reaches upward to the sky.  Perched on its tailgate, “Epitaph to Fossil Fuels” creates an undeniably imposing impact on its audience.  "The roo watches you as you move from one side of the artwork to the other –I don’t know how he's done it, but Shane has an incredible talent."-visitor from England
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Our First Ute "Circle Work" by John Murray

Lightning Ridge's famous outback artist, John Murray, demonstrated his keen enthusiasm for the project by painting the first in a series of utes to be displayed.  Murray's "Circle Work" features a flock of galahs at play, encircling a 1971 Holden HQ series ute as it floats through the air towed by a flying sculptured galah. 
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Celebrating "Ute's" Birthday

Burrawang West Station celebrated the birth of the Holden ute, which first rolled off the production line in 1951.
Celebrations included a fireworks display and the Lee Family Band rocking the ute artists and guests through the night (seen below - Photo courtesy of RM WIlliams)