Brooke Sutton Artist Profile | Award Winning

Brooke Sutton, a contemporary Aboriginal artist and proud Kalkadoon woman, ignited her passion for painting at the tender age of 8. Her talent was not only evident but also celebrated as she triumphed in numerous local art competitions and was commissioned for several artworks, all while still in school. This early recognition of her artistic prowess is a beacon of inspiration, a testament to her dedication and talent.

Brooke's artistic journey has been marked by prestigious collaborations and commissions. She has worked with esteemed organizations such as Queensland Police, Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages, Australian Department of Defence, Nestle, Chubb Fire & Security, ESCOSA, MBMPL, T2, JCDECAUX, and Spencil, among others. These partnerships and commissions have not only enhanced the aesthetic appeal of these organizations but also served as powerful mediums to communicate their values and messages, a testament to the recognition and respect her art commands.

Brooke has a painting hanging in Queensland Government House, a prestigious honour that underscores the recognition her art has received. She also designed the 2022 Indigenous round guernsey for the Carlton AFL club, a significant platform that allowed her to share her cultural heritage with a wide audience. These achievements, along with her recent collaboration with T2 where her artwork adorns tea wares and merchandise sold worldwide, and her exclusive range of gifts released in collaboration with National Geographic and QBD Books, are a testament to her growing influence and appeal.

Brooke Sutton is an incredibly talented young artist who paints captivating stories of her people. Each painting is a unique masterpiece showcasing her exceptional colour, composition, and texture skills. Her artwork takes you on a visual journey, with rich, intricate narratives that testify to her creativity. Brooke has already built a strong reputation and has a growing client base, including government departments and collectors worldwide. Her artwork is highly valued and unique, making it a must-have investment for anyone interested in purchasing art for the future.

2024

Exhibition of paintings on permanent display at the Pullman and Mercure hotels King George Square Brisbane.
Combined permanent art exhibition with my sister Brooke and brother Jesse at Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Bargara, QLD.
Combined art exhibition with my sister Chern'ee and brother Jesse at CHARTS - Childers Art Space.

2023

Exhibition of paintings on permanent display at the Pullman and Mercure hotels King George Square Brisbane.
Combined permanent art exhibition with my sister Brooke and brother Jesse at Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Bargara, QLD.
Exhibited my artwork alongside my sister Brooke and brother Jesse at Queensland Government House where we all attended the art and fashion show to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
Commissioned by Nestle to create their new Reconciliation Action Plan artwork, this is the second time I have created their RAP artwork.
Artwork used by Carlton AFL club for their Reconciliation Action Plan.
Commissioned by Bundaberg Brewed Drinks to create an artwork that tells their story from the past and their journey into the future.
Commissioned by A Brave Life to create an artwork to be used on baby bundles and cosmetic bags for new young Indigenous mothers.
Digital artwork created and donated to A.R.T.I.E. by myself and my sister Chern’ee and brother Jesse which was used as a vinyl wrap on their driving instructor cars as well as merchandise and apparel as incentives for A.R.T.I.E. program participants.
Attended and was a guest speaker at the Nestle Reconciliation Action Plan launch in Sydney.
Artwork used as vinyl wraps on walls for the KPMG Australia office.
Commissioned by Alloy Steel International to create an artwork that will be used on their uniforms.

2022

Exhibition of paintings on permanent display at the Pullman and Mercure hotels King George Square Brisbane.
Commissioned by JCDECAUX for an Aboriginal Corporate Artwork to be used on their Reconciliation Action Plan.
Commissioned by MBMPL to create boardroom artworks for their new Brisbane and Melbourne offices.
Attended the Carlton AFL Indigenous round in Melbourne where the women’s team wore my jersey design. I tossed the coin on centre field to start the game as well as explaining the story to my artwork to the team after the game.
Handed a $2,000.00 cheque to the Yalga Binbi Institute as part of a collaboration with T2 where we wanted to help a local Indigenous charity as part of our collaboration.
Attended Queensland Government House for Indigenous Literacy Day.
Official launch of my new T2 range of merchandise including teapots, cups, saucers etc across 72 stores in Australia and to 5 countries worldwide.
Artwork commissioned by Centacare Gold Coast to tell their story and to hang in their foyer.
Exhibition at Mon Repos Turtle Centre in Bundaberg with my sister and brother Brooke and Jesse for the inaugural first nations native botanical and eco-tourism industry conference.
My range of Spencil products featuring my artwork has been relaunched as it was so popular last year.
Voted by the public as Spencils no 1 favourite design on Spencil products in Australia.
Official launch of a combined permanent art exhibition with my sister Chern’ee and brother Jesse at Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Bargara
Invited to attend a special function at the Bundaberg Botanical Gardens by Her Excellency The Honourable Dr. Jeanette Young AC PSM Governor of Queensland during her visit to Bundaberg.
One of my artwork designs is released on tote bags in a collaboration with QBD Books and National Geographic.
Paintings exhibited at the Moncreiff theatre with my sister and brother Brooke and Jesse as part of a NAIDOC week exhibition.

2021

Attended the official launch in Brisbane for Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages where my commissioned painting was unveiled. The painting called Artii Nganthi, which means Birthing Tree in the Kalkadoon Language will be used on all collateral for the Our Kids Count campaign, which over the next few months will also include the launch of a new Queensland Indigenous birth certificate which will feature my artwork.
Attended a private reception in Bundaberg for his excellency the Governor of Queensland the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC. I presented the Governor with one of my seaside paintings as a gift from all of Bundaberg and it is now hanging in Government House, Qld.
Attended the Bundaberg NAIDOC Week ball where I was awarded the 2021 Bundaberg NAIDOC WEEK Youth of the Year Award.
Officially launched 2 new police cars in Woorabinda that feature my sister Chern'ee and my artwork.
Collaboration with SPENCIL to create an artwork that was used for a children's Indigenous range of School products including back packs, pencil cases, water bottles, pencils etc.
Exhibition of paintings on permanent display at the Pullman and Mercure hotels King George Square Brisbane.
Commissioned by PHN Australian Government Department of Health to create 20 graphic design images for website, emails headers, newsletters etc.
Commissioned for 3 corporate boardroom Aboriginal paintings by MBM.
Commissioned by The Faculty to create a digital logo for their upcoming 2021 Big Idea's Summit on the Gold Coast.
Commissioned by Janison to create an artwork that represents the work they do. The artwork is being used for the OECD PISA for Schools National conference on conference materials in Australia and will then be hung in the OECD offices in Paris, France.
Commissioned by Essential Services Commission of South Australia to create 2 new corporate logos and a large artwork that represented the services they offer to be displayed in their foyer.
Artwork created for Chubb Fire and Security Australia for their Reconciliation Action Plan.

2020

Exhibition of paintings on permanent display at the Pullman and Mercure hotels King George Square Brisbane.
Combined art exhibition at Mount Isa Regional Art Gallery with my sister Chern’ee Sutton.
Commissioned by Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry for a painting to encourage Indigenous Queenslanders to register their children at birth.
Commissioned by PHN Australian Government Department of Health to create an artwork that represented their story in Health care.
Commissioned for an artwork by Berghoffer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane that captures the patients journey.
Commissioned by The Mount Isa Courthouse to create a collaborative art piece with my sister Chern’ee to hang in the Mount Isa Courthouse.
Announced as the winner of a National Art Competition for Nestle. My artwork has been used across a range of mediums including Nestle’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal Youth Development Plan logo.
Combined exhibition with my sister Chern’ee at the Henderson Art Gallery in Brisbane.
Teamed up with IndigiLedger to help stamp out fake aboriginal art by using block chain technology on products.

2019

Exhibition of paintings on permanent display at the Pullman and Mercure hotels King George Square Brisbane.
Combined exhibition with my sister Chern’ee Sutton of 30 paintings across 5 corporate buildings in Brisbane.
Won 1st place at the Moore Park beach festival art competition in the open category.
Painted and donated a Sherrin AFL football to the Adam Goodes and Mick O’Loughlin’s GO Foundation for a fundraiser to auction the ball to raise funds to provide education scholarships for Indigenous children.
Paintings exhibited at Kepnock High School for International Womens Day.
Paintings exhibited and for sale at Aboriginal Art Galleries in Sydney.
Paintings exhibited at Queensland Tourism Industry Councils corporate office in Brisbane.
Paintings exhibited and sold at Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show.
Paintings Exhibited at Gidji Art NAIDOC Art Exhibition.
Artwork exhibited at Childers Art Space.
Officially unveiled 2 new police cars in Woorabinda with my sister Chern’ee Sutton. Chern’ee and myself held a painting workshop with Wadja Wadja high School Students last year and the artworks were then made into vinyl wraps for the 2 new police cars.
Won 1^st place in the open painting category at the Bundaberg Show.
Painting sold to The Australian Defence Force.
Artwork sold to Cooper Grace Ward to be used for their Reconciliation Action Plan.
Paintings Exhibited with Umi Arts at Freshwater, Saltwater Exhibition Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.
Combined art exhibition at Mount Isa Regional Art Gallery with my sister Chern’ee Sutton, the exhibition will run for three months.
Paintings exhibited at RAW Indigenous Art Exhibition Brisbane.

2018

Painting sold to the Queensland Director General for Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Partnerships office. The artwork was used on the Director Generals Christmas E-Message.
Paintings exhibited at Kepnock School Girls Academy Graduation night.
Held a painting workshop with the High School children from Woorabinda a remote Aboriginal Community for 2 days.
My painting images supplied to be exhibited on the new Yagan Square Digital Tower in Perth.
Exhibited my paintings for the year 12 Indigenous graduation.
Winner of the Open Indigenous Category for the 2018 Lighthouse Festival.
Donated one of my mixed media prints to the drought appeal and raised over $2,600.00 from my school which went to the drought-affected farmers.
Paintings exhibited at the Moore Park Beach Festival.
Donated a mixed media painting to the “love your sister foundation” for their black and white charity gala dinner to raise funds.
Donated two mixed media artworks to the Relay for Life's monster raffle to raise money for the Cancer Council.
Paintings exhibited for 2 weeks at Kepnock High School for NAIDOC week.
Won 1^st and 2nd place for my paintings at the Bundaberg Regional Show art competition age 13 to 18 years. Also won Grand Champion of the show out of all entries.
Exhibited and sold 5 paintings at the launch of Girls Academy Program at Kepnock High School.
Paintings exhibited at ArtFeast 2018 art exhibition in Bundaberg.
Paintings exhibited at FSG on the Gold Coast in conjunction with the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Created an interactive art piece with my sister Chern’ee Sutton at the official opening of her exhibition at the Sofitel Hotel Broadbeach. I had all the guests and dignitaries place their fingerprints on the painting which is now hung permanently in the foyer of the Sofitel Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.

2017

Won 1^st and 3rd place for my paintings at the Bundaberg Regional Show art competition age 9 to 12 years.
Started painting a local Dreamtime story from the Taribelang Bunda people with my sister Chern’ee Sutton in Bundaberg in conjunction with Bundaberg Police and “Kids at Risk”. The mural took 6 weeks to complete at a local shopping centre with the idea behind the project to bring the whole community together.