Rod Gardner

Rod Gardner is an emerging Aboriginal artist who enjoy many areas of painting. His main subjects are those from the Aboriginal community and Launceston’s river and streetscapes. Rod is currently working in Watercolours, charcoal and prefers the plenair style of painting - that is, outdoors.

Rod’s pride and joy throughout all of his works is a piece called ‘The Spirit of the Game’ which depicted an Aboriginal man passing a football down to a younger Aboriginal kid. This was developed in consultation with the Aboriginal community and commissioned by the Rocherlea Football Club. The piece held significance as it represented the passing down of knowledge and pride to future generations.

Rod is self taught, learning online and through practice but was also fortunate to secure a grant through Arts Tasmania which seen him be mentored by prominent artist, Johnothan Bowden.