30/04/2026
Congratulations Adrian Jangala Robertson for being a finalist in all three Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes at the Art Gallery of New South Wales . And congratulations to all the other finalists-what a show!
Slide 1: Archibald Prize
'Dylan River'
synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 61 x 61 cm
Adrian Jangala Robertson is Warlpiri, from the Central Desert, and lives in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. His subject, Dylan River, is Kaytetye, an acclaimed film director, writer and cinematographer from Mparntwe.
Both artists share a deep connection to Country, family and history, with work grounded in a strong sense of home. Growing up in Papunya, Robertson witnessed the beginnings of the Western Desert painting movement.
This is his third consecutive year as an Archibald finalist, and he is proud to again portray a celebrated First Nations creative from Central Australia.
Thank you to Dylan River () for sharing this special moment with Adrian in the studio.
Slide 2: Adrian Jangala Robertson and Dylan River outside the Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists studio after completing the Archibald Prize sitting.
Slide 3: Wynne Prize
'With my sister, when I was a stockman'
underglaze, oxide, sgrafitto and clear glaze on stoneware, 29 x 32 cm
Robertson depicts himself with his sister, Julie Nangala Robertson, a respected artist and subject of his 2024 Archibald portrait. Both follow their mother, Eunice Napangardi, and have each won the General Painting Award at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
Slide 4: Sulman Prize
'Julie and Adrian at Yalpirakinu'
synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 122 x 62 cm
This work portrays Adrian with his sister in their youth at Yalpirakinu, his motherās Country, north-west of Mparntwe. Their figures stand strong and connected to place. This is the second time he has been selected as a finalist in all three prizes!! Go Adrian!
