Ronda Sharpe

Ronda Sharpe is a Wiradjuri artist who intertwines a visual narrative of First Nations continuum to languages, culture, and traditional artefact forms with her environmental arts practice of combining the use of repurposed mediums including data and electrical cables and natural fibres including Wiradjuri grasses.

The fusion of contemporary and historical Wiradjuri weaving customs with reclaimed post-industrial materials creates a visual story that comments on present day environmental issues and transforms the objects into contemporary sculptural forms.

Sharpe has completed Master of Visual Arts, Contemporary Australia Indigenous Art (CAIA), (QCA), 2020, Bachelor of Fine Arts (QCA), 2018, associated Diploma of Creative Industries, (JCU) 2016.

Sharpe relocated back to her hometown of Parkes (Wiradjuri country) 2020 and currently showcased her work in a solo exhibition, ‘Interwoven connections 2023’ Home Program (WPCC) saying: ‘Being on Wiradjuri country allows me to connect to my Ancestors and Mother Earth, stand proud on country and continue making contemporary fibre artworks that represent cultural artefacts, and ‘Yindayamarra’ (respect) for Mother Earth.’

Sharpe was selected for Arts Out West, 50th Anniversary Plinth Show 2024,, Wiradjuri Ngurambang Permanent Exhibition 2022, Wiradjuri curatorial member (PSLCC) showcasing Wiradjuri artefacts, language, artwork. South Stradbroke Island Indigenous Artist Camp, 2019, and exhibition (HOTA), mentors Gordon Hookey, Rick Roser, Bianca Beetson, Laurie Nilson. Intertwine Fashion Parade, Grace Lillian Lee, Gold Coast Festive 2018 and Churchie National Emerging art prize, 2018.

Sharpe facilitates weaving, and recycled art workshops including: Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit. We are the change 2023, Canberra. Home Program, (AGNSW), (BRAG), 2021,22 & 23, schools, libraries and community venues.