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Corporate Aboriginal Art Commissions

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Contemporary Art for Workplaces

Discover corporate Aboriginal art commissions by Deborah Bonar. These bespoke artworks bring cultural storytelling, colour and contemporary presence into professional environments. Each piece is created in alignment with workplace values, RAP commitments and visual identity goals.

RAP-Aligned Cultural Storytelling

Deborah has been involved with 'Artist in Residencies' on numerous occasions with art workshops, community canvases, and art murals; particularly during NAIDOC Week celebrations, Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) launch events and local festivals. You name it - Collaborative Artwork, Corporate Conferences, Summits, Gala Dinners and more.
Perth local artist Deborah Bonar of Scribblebark works directly with corporate businesses to create custom artwork for their spaces. Deborah can tailor a design, work with a selective colour palette and even match your company or organisation corporate branding colours to use in the artwork. Enquiries welcome and start planning your next school, corporate or family event.
Where you can see Contemporary Aboriginal Artist Deborah Bonar's Corporate Art Projects around Perth, Western Australia.
  • Fluor Australia, 2025
    Artist Deborah Bonar delivering the painting back to the client Fluor, the artwork symbolising unity and shared celebration.
    City of Mandurah, 2025
    A community art project where hundreds of people came together to contribute during a special activity on Australia Day.
    Department of Communities, 2025, 2024, 2023
    The Scribblebark Paint Dot Program is facilitated by visual artist, Deborah Bonar for insight into Aboriginal symbols and contemporary storytelling.
  • CATSINam, 2024
    Art workshop in the spotlight, collaborative artwork with Congress Of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses And Midwives.
    NRHA, 2024
    Community canvas detail with Perth Gija and Yamaji artist Deborah at the National Rural Health Alliance Conference with guests.
    Mandurah Tourism Board, 2024
    Gala Dinner Tourism Board Event with the preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted an interactive corporate workshop.
  • DPIRD, 2024
    Community canvas painted in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development staff & Deborah.
    WA Cricket Association, 2024
    Artist invited to complete a painted cricket bat commission live at Optus Stadium during the Scorchers BBL Aboriginal Match.
    AIATSIS, 2023
    The AIATSIS Summit Networking Night at the Centenary Pavilion, Claremont Showgrounds facilitating collaborative art.
  • INTLANG MARKETING, 2023
    Community canvas created with Deborah Bonar at the Better Living Showcase at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre.
    Colour Society WA, 2023
    An open-to-all colour workshop and community painting session contributing to the overall design painting dots to the Wings.
    Rockingham Creative WA, 2023
    Come check out this mural and support locally handcrafted items for the perfect gift! Buy art at Creative Crafts, Rockingham WA
  • DLA Piper Australia, 2019
    An abstract Aboriginal dot painting depicting a birds-eye view of the landscape where DLA Piper Australia is located in Perth.
    RVSport: Friendship Games, 2015
    Interactive art workshops over 4 days to create Aboriginal artwork with students, athletes & staff at HBF Stadium, Claremont.
    City of Kwinana, 2015
    During NAIDOC Celebrations Deborah worked with the public and the City of Kwinana to paint a collaborative artwork.
  • KPMG 'Best of the West', 2014
    Community canvas created with Deborah Bonar for the Best of the West dinner event with KPMG at Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park.
    City of South Perth, Fiesta, 2014
    Interactive art workshop to created a 1 x 3 metres Community Canvas with the local community at Waterford Plaza.
    Reconciliation WA, 2013, 'Journey to Recognition'
    Part of the' Journey to Recognition', community members painted dots onto the community canvas creating a large artwork.
  • ATCO Australia, 2013
    A Corporate Art Workshop with ATCO Australia staff painting dots in vibrant colours with Perth Aboriginal artist Bonar.
    icea foundation, 2013, 'Waves: icea Classic Program'
    At the icea's WAVES Classic, a Cultural Activity with youth to create a Community Canvas with Deborah at Cottesloe Beach.
    Celebration WA Day, 2013
    On Celebrate WA Day the community canvas involved working with the general public of all ages with approximately 500 people.
WA based Aboriginal contemporary artist Deborah Bonar has completed numerous Corporate Art Commissions within the corporate world working closely with businesses onsite during her artistic career, check out each project below in more detail about the process. Fluor Australia, 2025 July, For Fluor Australia’s 75-Year Anniversary employees and their families contributed to a collaborative Community Canvas Art Workshop, 1 x 1.5 metres. Calvary Youth Services Mandurah, 2025 September, Interactive Art Workshops over two sessions to create a 76 x 76cm Community Canvas with staff and youth residence. City of Mandurah, 2025 January 26, Australia Day, Interactive Art Workshop to create a 1 x 3 metres Community Canvas with staff and community. Department of Communities, 2025, 2024, 2023 40 to 80 Individuals, Paints Vibrant Mix Aboriginal Art Workshops, acrylic on canvas, 20 x25cm CATSINam, 2024 (Congress Of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses And Midwives)– National Conference Gala Dinner at Optus Stadium in Perth, October, Conducted a Community Canvas Interactive Art Workshop with the delegates, 1 x 1.8 metres NRHA, 2024 (National Rural Health Alliance)– 17th Conference Perth, September, Community Canvas Art Workshop, 1 x 1.5 metres Mandurah Tourism Board Event, 2024 Gala Dinner Community Canvas Workshop, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60cm DPIRD, 2024 (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)– Reconciliation Action Plan Launch, Community Canvas Workshop, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60cm WA Cricket Association, 2024 Commissioned to paint a cricket bat Art Workshop, invitation to complete bat live at Optus Stadium during Scorchers BBL Aboriginal Match. Proceeds from auction go to WA Cricket Foundation, 50 x10cmAIATSIS, 2023 (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies)– Summit Networking Perth, Community Canvas Art Workshop, 1 x 1.5 metres INTLANG MARKETING, 2023 Better Living Perth – Better Living Showcase, Community Canvas Workshop, 1 x 1.5 metres Colour Society WA, 2023 Soaring: Hopes & Dreams Wings Community Painting, Mural Workshops on Wings acrylic on marine ply, 4 panels, various Rockingham Creative WA, 2023 Art Shop Rockingham Foreshore Window Mural, 4 panels, 85cm x 400cm Collaborative Artwork DLA Piper Australia, 2019 Artist in Residence February 28, Conducted a three hour interactive art workshop to create a 1 x 1.5 metres Community Canvas with staff members and their clients at an corporate event. City of Kwinana, 2015 NAIDOC Activities. Artist in Residence June 29, Conducted an interactive art workshop to create a 1 x 2 metres Community Canvas with the local community outside Darius Wells Library Centre. KPMG ‘Best of the West’, 2014 November 5, Conducted an interactive art workshop to create 1 x 1.5m Community Canvas at Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park. City of South Perth, 'Fiesta', 2014 March 16, Conducted an interactive art workshop and created a 1 x 3 metres Community Canvas with the local community at Waterford Plaza. Reconciliation WA ‘Journey to Recognition’, 2013 December 1, Conducted an art workshop to create a 1 x 3 metres Community Canvas at Cottesloe Beach. ATCO Australia, 2013 Conducted a Corporate Art Workshop to create a 1 x 1.8m painting. Collaboration with Nomad Two Worlds at Linton and Kay Gallery, Perth. icea foundation, ‘Waves: icea Classic Program', 2013 Created a 1 x 3 metres Community Canvas at Cottesloe Beach. Celebrate WA Day, 2013 Art Workshop June 3, Nomad Two Worlds: Celebration of Diversity. Created a 1 x 2.8m Community Canvas outside the Art Gallery of WA.

Corporate Art

Community Canvas Art Workshop - Fluor Australia
This artwork was created as a collaborative Community canvas for Fluor Australia’s 75-Year Anniversary. Employees and their families contributed by painting dots, symbolising unity and shared celebration.Community canvas created on the 18 July 2025 with Deborah Bonar on-site at Fluor Australia Head Office in Perth. Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted an interactive workshop where participants contributed to the overall artwork painting dots. In collaboration with Fluor Australia their guests and Artist Deborah Bonar.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 150cm
Calvary Youth Centre Mandurah - Community Canvas
Community canvas created on the 11 and 16 September 2025 with Deborah Bonar at Calvary Youth Services Mandurah.Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted two art workshops where participants contributed to the overall artwork painting dots. In collaboration with Artist Deborah Bonar, staff and youth.Acrylic on canvas, 76 x 76cm
City of Mandurah - Community Canvas - Australia Day 2025
On January 26, Australia Day Celebrations, lead Artist Deborah Bonar conducted a five hour interactive art workshop to create a 1 x 3 metre Community Canvas on the Eastern foreshore in Mandurah.Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted a art workshop where participants contributed to the overall artwork painting dots. In collaboration with Artist Deborah Bonar, staff and community members at this community event.
One Place, Many Voices, 2025 Artwork by Deborah Bonar 100 x 300cm, Acrylic on canvas
The City of Mandurah Story One Place, Many Voices – Emphasising the shared heritage and collective spirit behind the piece. This vibrant artwork is the result of a community art project commissioned by the City of Mandurah, where hundreds of community members came together to contribute during a special activity on Australia Day, 2025. Designed to connect our community, the event celebrated Mandurah's deep history. Facilitated by renowned local artist Deborah Bonar, the artwork blends contemporary painting techniques with inspiration from her Gija and Yamaji heritage and the weaving together of cultures, histories, and people. This artwork stands as a powerful symbol of unity and shared heritage, capturing the essence of Mandurah; a city woven by waterways and deeply connected to its people and place. It serves as a reminder that we are all part of the story, honouring a love of country and the many voices that shape it. More than just a painting, the piece embodies the collective spirit of Mandurah; a city with a village heart.
2025, 2024, 2023
Aboriginal Art Vibrant Mix Workshops - Department of Communities
During the Department of Communities Aboriginal Employment Network National Conference Forum at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle Deborah Bonar spoke about her art practice and her artwork. Two painting sessions were held on the 12 & 13 November 2024 with Deborah Bonar where the participants had the opportunity to create their very own artwork painting Aboriginal designs and symbols onto canvas.
Deborah has facilitated corporate Aboriginal Art Workshops on-site at the Fremantle and Perth (Walyalup and Boorloo) office locations for the Department of Communities staff to created their own individual artwork during NAIDOC Week.
Acrylic on canvas, various 20 x 25cm
Community Canvas Workshop - CATSINam National Conference Gala Dinner
Congress Of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses And Midwives National Conference Gala Dinner Event: Community Canvas This community canvas artwork is an abstract Aboriginal dot painting representing the landscape of Western Australia featuring Perth's Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan) and Optus Stadium. An abstract demonstrating the importance of place in forming cultural identity. Through capturing and fascinating our imagination, reclaiming country by painting repetitive patterns, shapes and detailed dotting. Showing a love of place and country with the use of vibrant colours.Symbolising the continuation of pathways, our journeys taken, destinations and meeting places. This artwork explores the interrelationships between humans and their environment and engages with themes of connections, reconnections, family, reuniting people and places, gatherings and celebrations of all peoples.Community canvas created on the 31 October 2024 with Deborah Bonar at the CATSINam National Conference Gala Dinner Event at Optus Stadium. Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted an interactive corporate workshop where participants contributed to the overall artwork painting dots. In collaboration with the CATSINam (Congress Of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses And Midwives) with guests and Artist Deborah Bonar.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 180cm
Community Canvas Workshop - NRHA Conference
National Rural Health Alliance Conference Event Community Canvas This community canvas artwork is an abstract Aboriginal dot painting representing the landscape of Western Australia featuring Perth's Swan River and the Convention Exhibition Centre. An abstract demonstrating the importance of place in forming cultural identity. Through capturing and fascinating our imagination, reclaiming country by painting repetitive patterns, shapes and detailed dotting. Showing a love of place and country with the use of vibrant colours. Symbolising the continuation of pathways, our journeys taken, destinations and meeting places. This artwork explores the interrelationships between humans and their environment and engages with themes of connections, reconnections, family, reuniting people and places, gatherings and celebrations of all peoples.Community canvas created on the 17 September 2024 with Deborah Bonar at the National Rural Health Alliance Conference Event. Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted an interactive corporate workshop where participants contributed to the overall artwork painting dots. In collaboration with the National Rural Health Alliance with guests and Artist Deborah Bonar.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 150cm
Community Canvas - Mandurah Tourism Board Event Gala Dinner
This community canvas artwork is an abstract Aboriginal dot painting representing the landscape of Western Australia. An abstract demonstrating the importance of place in forming cultural identity. Showing a love of place and country with the use of vibrant colours. Symbolising the continuation of pathways, our journeys taken, destinations and meeting places.Community canvas created on the 11 June 2024 with Deborah Bonar at the Gala Dinner Tourism Board Event. Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted an interactive corporate workshop where participants contributed to the overall artwork painting dots. In collaboration with Tourism Board with guests and Artist Deborah Bonar.Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60cm
Community Canvas - DPIRD Reconciliation Action Plan Launch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development RAP Launch Community Canvas This community canvas artwork is an Aboriginal dot painting representing the landscape of Western Australia. An abstract demonstrating the importance of place in forming cultural identity, symbolising the continuation of pathways, our journeys taken, destinations and meeting places. The painting portrays a love of place and country with the use of vibrant colours.Community canvas created on the 9 February 2024 with Deborah Bonar at the DPIRD RAP Launch Event. Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted an interactive corporate workshop where participants contributed to the overall artwork painting dots. In collaboration with DPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) and Artist Deborah Bonar.Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60cm
Cricket Bat Art Workshop - WA Cricket Association LIVE Match
Commissioned to paint a cricket bat Art Workshop, on Jan 3 2024 invitation to complete bat live at Optus Stadium during the Scorchers BBL Aboriginal Match. Proceeds from auction go to WA Cricket Foundation. Acrylic on Cricket Bat, 50 x 10cm
Community Canvas Art Workshop - AIATSIS Summit Networking Perth
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Summit Networking Perth Event: Community Canvas This community canvas artwork is an abstract Aboriginal dot painting depicting a birds-eye view of the landscape of Perth City and Claremont Showgrounds, Western Australia. An abstract demonstrating the importance of place in forming cultural identity. Through capturing and fascinating our imagination, reclaiming country by painting repetitive patterns, shapes and detailed dotting. Showing a love of place and country with the use of vibrant colours.Symbolising the continuation of pathways, our journeys taken, destinations and meeting places. This artwork explores the interrelationships between humans and their environment and engages with themes of connections, reconnections, family, reuniting people and places, gatherings and celebrations of all peoples.Community canvas created on the 7 June 2023 with Deborah Bonar at the AIATSIS Summit Networking Night at the Centenary Pavilion, Claremont Showgrounds. Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted an interactive corporate workshop where participants contributed to the overall artwork painting dots. In collaboration with AIATSIS and Artist Deborah Bonar.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 150cm
Community Canvas with the Public - INTLANG MARKETING Better Living Showcase
This community canvas artwork is an abstract Aboriginal dot painting depicting the Perth city landscape. An abstract demonstrating the importance of place in forming cultural identity. Showing a love of place and country with the use of vibrant colours, reclaiming country by painting repetitive patterns, shapes and detailed dotting.Community canvas created on the 18 and 19 March 2023 with Deborah Bonar at the Better Living Showcase. Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar, she conducted interactive workshops where participants contributed to the overall artwork painting dots.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 150cm
WINGS Community Workshop Soaring: Hopes and Dreams - Colour Society WA
An open-to-all colour workshop & community painting session contributing to the overall design painting dots at Milden Hall on Saturday 21 January 2023.Take 2 - Painting the Wings Workshop for a Colour Meeting at Victoria Park Centre for the Arts on Saturday 25 February 2023.The finished Wings were on display on the grassed area at Hillarys Boat Harbour for the duration of the City of Joondalup Festival 10 March to 2 April.The artwork is an abstract Aboriginal dot painting depicting a birds-eye view of the landscape on where Milden Hall and Hillarys Boat Harbour is located featuring the surrounding landscape.Acrylics on marine ply, various
Rockingham Foreshore Community Window Mural - Rockingham Creative, WA
A fabulous vibrant abstract depicting a bird's-eye-view of Rockingham Foreshore in Western Australia.A community collaborative artwork created by Deborah Bonar with the help of members and guests of Rockingham Creative Crafts Shop. Come check out the mural and our display of locally handcrafted items for the perfect gift! Buy at Creative Crafts, Rockingham WALocated on Kent Street next to the Rockingham MuseumAcrylic on glass windows, 4 panels 85 x 400cm
Community Canvas - DLA Piper Australia
The artwork is an abstract Aboriginal dot painting depicting a birds-eye view of the landscape on where the company DLA Piper Australia is located in Perth cityCommunity Canvas created on 28 February 2019 with Deborah Bonar as ‘Artist in Residence’. Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar. Conducted a three hour interactive art workshop where staff members and their clients contributed to the overall design painting dots.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 150cm
Community Canvas with the Public - City of Kwinana
The Spectacles Wetlands Ancient trade routes follow the freshwater lakes through the wetlands. Noongar people camped in the area, hunting and gathering the abundant food.This landscape features the colours of the native trees and flowers of the wetlands – paperbarks, banksias, orchids and native wisteria.Community canvas created on 29 June 2015 with Deborah Bonar as 'Artist in Residence' during NAIDOC Celebrations. Preliminary design by Deborah Bonar. Participants contributed to the overall design by painting dots.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 200cm
Community Canvas - Corporate Interactive Art Workshop – KPMG 'Best of the West' Dinner Event
This artwork is a symbolic tribute to our gathering here tonight – where we created deeper connections with friends and colleagues, and an ongoing dialogue on the many achievements and opportunities for Western Australia.Community canvas created on 5 November 2014 with Deborah Bonar for the Best of the West dinner event with KPMG at Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 150cm
City of South Perth - Community Canvas
City of South Perth, Fiesta 2014 March 16, Aboriginal Artist Deborah Bonar conducted an interactive art workshop and created a 1 x 3 metres Community Canvas with the local community at Waterford Plaza.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 300cm
Community Canvas Interactive Art Workshop – Reconciliation WA 'Journey to Recognition' 2013
On 1 December 2013 at Cottesloe Beach, Deborah Bonar conducted a Cultural Activity for Reconciliation WA as part of the Journey to Recognition, where community members painted dots upon a prepared 1 x 3 metre community canvas. A very beautiful vibrant abstract contemporary Aboriginal artwork was created during this creative interactive art workshop.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 300cm
The Reconciliation WA completed community canvas painting.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 300cm
Community Canvas - Corporate Art Workshop - ATCO Australia
The artwork represents the Swan River. Corporate Art Workshop creating a Community Canvas on 12 September 2013 with Deborah Bonar and the staff members of ATCO Australia. Invited by Nomad Two Worlds and the art workshop was conducted at the Linton and Kay Gallery in Perth city, WA.Acrylic on canvas, 90 x 180cm
Community Canvas - icea: WAVES Classic Program
Community Canvas created on 7 September 2013 with Deborah Bonar at icea's WAVES Classic Program (A Surf competition with Aboriginal cultural exchange) as part of the Cultural Activities with youth located at Cottesloe Beach.Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 300cm
Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 300cm
Community Canvas with the Public - Celebrate WA Day
Celebration of Diversity!
Western Australia is a fantastic place to live. This painting celebrates the diversity of the landscape, from the rich red pindan of the north, to the cool green forests of the south west. In Perth, the beautiful Swan River winds through the city. It also celebrates the diversity of the people of WA, who enrich our vibrant cosmopolitan culture.Community Canvas created on Monday 3 June 2013 with Deborah Bonar on Celebrate WA Day. This project involved working with the general public of all ages with approximately 500 people.Acrylic on canvas, 90 x 280cm
The Celebrate WA Day completed community canvas painting.Acrylic on canvas, 90 x 280cm
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Scribblebark Studio is the home of Contemporary Aboriginal Abstract Art by Gija (East Kimberley) and Yamaji (Mid-West Western Australia) artist Deborah Bonar. Based in Perth and Mandurah, Deborah creates vibrant acrylic and ochre paintings that honour her cultural connections to Country through colour, movement, and layered abstraction. Collectors can explore a curated range of original artworks, open-edition prints, and custom Aboriginal art commissions tailored for residential, corporate, and community spaces. Scribblebark Studio proudly supports ethical, authentic First Nations art practices. Shipping is available across Perth, Peel Region, Western Australia, Australia, and internationally.
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