May – Oct (Dry Season)
Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 2:30pm
Sunday: 10am – 2:30pm
Nov – April (Wet Season)
Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am – 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Date of Birth: c1949
Died: May 2009
Region: Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) Western Arnhem Land
Outstation / Country: Namokardabu
Language: Kunwinjku
Language Group: Mayali
Social Affiliations: Yirritja moiety, Nawamud subsection
Bruce went to school in Oenpelli and has lived there for most of his life. He was taught to paint by his father Bilinyara Nabegeyo, a renowned artist, when he was about twelve. Bruce Nabegeyo learnt to grind ochre and paint on bark. The Nabegeyo family is artistic, with Bruce’s brother Mukguddu and sons Elijah, Charles and Linton all accomplished artists. His father’s country is Mandilbaneng. His mother’s country is Mumeka. Bruce was a great narrative painter. He painted great evil faces on Namorrodoh, the spirit devil. He tended to work alone on his paintings. Bruce has travelled to Darwin on numerous occasions for the openings of exhibitions. Bruce was married with 3 children. He was a ceremony man and had the great responsibilities that go with it. He also sang many of the ceremonial songs and has recorded some of his songs on CD.
Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery is a founding member of the Australian Indigenous Art Trade Association, which was established to promote the ethical trade of indigenous art.
May – Oct (Dry Season)
Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 2:30pm
Sunday: 10am – 2:30pm
Nov – April (Wet Season)
Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am – 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed