Johnathon World Peace Bush

I grew up here in Milikapiti and have lived between here and Borroloola, up and down. My Father is from Borroloola. I was working there at the cattle station as a stockman, my Aunties station, herding horses and cattle. My Uncles held the Western law and Aboriginal law. When they passed away I inherited it. Some is secret. I hold the Western and Aboriginal law in my hands for all mankind to be equal. I hope my artwork gives a glimpse into my strong beliefs of a want for world peace and equality for all mankind. They call me ‘world peace’, as I have to balance both laws. I want peace in this world, I want the children to have food and water and all that. For Tiwi people, I want culture to be strong. For my future, there is more painting to come, more ideas. I paint with dripping, using black charcoal, white, red and yellow ochres down the canvas. It’s my own style, my own idea. I have three kids, all grown up now. I am a grandfather already, I have two grandchildren, one is in WA.