Adnate Australian, b. 1984

Adnate seeks to capture the essence of humanity in his artwork, using portraiture to convey the depth and beauty of the human spirit on walls and in exhibitions.
At the core of Adnate's art is a profound belief in the transformative power of art to bring about positive social change. His murals often feature monumental portraits of indigenous individuals shining a spotlight on their culture, heritage, and struggles. He aims to amplify their voices, drawing attention to the significance of land rights and cultural preservation.
Timeless (2016) evokes a celestial meditation on existence. The floating head, unsupported like the moon in the night sky, drifts through a backdrop of drippy lines, merging with the subject's face. The boundaries blur, suggesting an ethereal and deep connection between the self and universe. As a cloud floats weightlessly in the sky, the subject stands in for the spirit’s freedom, timeless and unanchored. This work speaks of a holistic time—where material form dissolves and becomes the infinite, suspended in an eternal present that transcends the material realm.