RICHARD CAMPBELL
At first when I viewed Richard Campbell's works, I did not know whether I should be feeling offended by them or whether I could accept them.
His paintings are replications of famous western christianity paintings, but he recreates them bringing his aboriginal heritage through the artworks. This comes in the form of the figures being Indigenous rather than caucasian, and the rest of the paintings being beautiful Indigenous patterns.
For my essay I am looking at the representation of Christianity through Indigenous artwork. I immediately saw these and thought I had something to compare the good portrayal with, but in looking at them further, and by reading Richard's story, I have now found that he is actually Christian! I feel bad that I was offended, but that was only my first impression!
I now love how he has brought the two cultures together. I think its a very brilliant way to show his journey through his past, and through his faith. Very inspiring.
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