About Richard Bloomer

Richard Bloomer was born in Darwin and lives in Kununurra. He began working at Waringarri Aboriginal Arts as a studio support worker in 2011. Since then, he has increased his responsibilities to become the freight and work studio manager. Richard is an accomplished woodcarver, has produced wood block prints and is a key artist representing the traditional Kimberley practice of boab engraving. He has been a key artist in several Waringarri Aboriginal Arts' collaborative art commissions. Collections NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA COLLECTION (BOAB 100) 2014 WESFARMERS COLLECTION (BOAB 100) 2014 Commissions 2017 Woomera display, meeting room, Intercontinental Hotel, Perth - courtesy Waringarri Aboriginal Arts