Scott Rathman is a First Nations visual artist and muralist, a proud Eastern Arrernte man, currently residing on Kaurna Country (South Australia).
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Introduction
Scott is an Aboriginal artist born in Loxton, South Australia, with origins tracing back to his grandmother’s country in the Arltunga region of the East MacDonnell Ranges and the Arrernte people of Central Australia.
Since 1989, Scott has been creating contemporary Aboriginal artworks. His works, cherished by art enthusiasts, are celebrated for their unique design that encapsulates the past, present, and future through contemporary creative design and expression.
His eagerness to explore and understand his cultural background fuels his passion, inspiring him to find innovative ways to merge the traditions of his heritage with contemporary designs. Scott utilises acrylics and aerosols in 2D, working on both canvas and large-scale mural projects. He engages with communities, organisations, and schools on projects that relate to culture and aim to enhance the capacity of non-Aboriginal people in the community to broaden their cultural knowledge.
"The richness of colour and design in my art serves as a tribute to my grandmother, an incredibly strong woman and role model, despite her being taken from her family as a child."
Work with Scott
Custom art commissions are available. Collaborating with you to conceive a unique composition, size and colour palette, Scott is dedicated to creating an artwork that resonates with your business or cause.
For more information contact Life Apparel and we will get you in touch with Scott.
Story: The rich colour and design in Scott’s art are seen by him as a tribute to his grandmother, who was an amazingly strong woman and role model despite being taken from her family as a child.
“This artwork represents a moment in time when people come from many places to sit together in the shadow of those who walked here before us. We all have a place at the circle to share our stories and listen to others share theirs. Through sitting and learning from each other, we embark on a shared journey of growth. This journey allows us to nurture one another and to overcome ignorance by learning the truth.”
Into The Future
Into The Future
Medium: Digital Illustration Year: 2024
Story: Fire brings us together, connecting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. The burning wood releases smoke that carries the stories of the past, drifting among those gathered and connecting them to the history of these lands. It serves as a reminder that we, as Aboriginal people, are intrinsic to this place; our stories are interwoven with Country. Our past leads to our present, and our connection to our cultural heritage will shape our future.
Strong leaders stand tall, their knowledge imbued with the spirit passed down from our ancestors. The gathering around the fire symbolises a call for solidarity, not only to sit with but to unite the amplified voices of Aboriginal people. It's a call to take pride in our identity and find strength in our communities, not just today but tomorrow and into the future.
Elevate
Elevate
Medium: Digital Illustration Year: 2022
Story: The rich colour and design in Scott’s art are seen by him as a tribute to his grandmother, who was an amazingly strong woman and role model despite being taken from her family as a child.
"As First Nation people, we need to continue to join together to elevate the voices within our community that illuminate the issues we face in modern Australia. We must work as a united voice to highlight, influence, and build our place at all levels of society. Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!"
Life Apparel is an approved signatory of the Indigenous Art Code. This ensures ethical trading, integrity, transparency, and accountability in dealings with First Nations Artists. The code empowers artists, supporting them in achieving fair and transparent commercial opportunities for their art.
We are strong champions of ethical practices in the industry and see the voluntary Code of Conduct as a pivotal means to achieve this, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a culture of respect and fairness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists.
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Acknowledgement Of Country
Life Apparel celebrates and acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging for their generosity and custodianship of Country throughout Australia.
We recognise and honour the ongoing connection and deep spiritual relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to this Country, and acknowledge the unique role they play in caring for and protecting it for future generations. As an Australian-led boutique label and proud allies, we demonstrate our respect for First Nations peoples through our commitments to environmentally sustainable and ethical business practices. We recognise their continuing connection to land and waters, and thank them for protecting our natural resources and ecosystems.
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