Artist Deep In Thought

‘A portrait of my self in deep thought. I’ve stumbled across pink as a symbol for myself, I like the brightness to fight the dullness I knew before. I feel like my journey in life was to get ready to start painting. ‘

Bundy grew up in the outback and these experiences continue to inform his artworks. Art came to him late in life after ill-health, and has helped him to heal. An outsider artist, Bundy’s works explores outback life, mental health and themes of acceptance. In 2023 Bundy was a finalist in the SALA Advertiser Contemporary Art Prize.

The blue badge on my hat and the pink swirl of paint on my palette represent mens mental health, and breast cancer, both issues close to my heart.

I worked in the outback until recently. Years ago I had a bet with the local wool balers Bachelor and Spinsters Committee to wear a pink shirt to the ball. I haven’t stopped since and wear the pink shirt everywhere even to  art class. Life can be dark, so I find colour where I can.

This painting is a symbol of my new path in life, forced to leave the outback by injury – I’ve swapped grease splatters on my shirt for paint splatters.