About Reece George

I am a Martu artist whose work balances cultural depth with joyful playfulness. Growing up on Beyondie Station in the Western Desert, I was surrounded by the stories of my Granny, Uncles, Aunty’s and the endless red dirt of Martu Country. Those stories of resilience, humour, and connection to land became the foundation of my art.

Location of Beyondie Cattle Station

On the front Verandah with my Cousins, Beyondie Cattle Station, 1969

My paintings weave together the textures of Country with characters full of life: dingoes in sunglasses, cheeky rabbits on the fence line, emus with attitude. Humour and joy are central to my storytelling, reminders that laughter carries us through hardship and connects us as strongly as memory.

I work primarily in acrylic on canvas, layering dot work, bold strokes, and a desert palette of ochres, blacks, and fiery reds. These visual languages reflect both tradition and contemporary innovation. In my “Martu Faces” series, I explore strength, resilience, and identity through portraiture; in my animal works, I celebrate the lighter side of survival and community, where joy itself is resistance.

Colours of Home

Whether a serious portrait or a playful mob of animals, each canvas is a bridge, linking memory, land, and culture with a contemporary voice. My hope is that collectors and audiences feel both the weight of history and the spark of joy that continues to carry it forward.

Thank you for walking the fence line with me. My art is about joy, resilience, and the stories of Martu Country. I hope these works bring as much warmth to your home as they do to mine.