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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Reko Rennie
Reko Rennie
Reko Rennie
Jasper Knight

Reko Rennie, 2014

Portrait, enamel, gloss acrylic, perspex, masonite and metal sign on board

Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2020. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie

Biography

Reko Rennie (b. 1974) is a Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay/Gummaroi artist living and working in Melbourne.

2 portraits in the collection

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Reko Rennie

What Do We Want?, 2022

Portrait, three-channel moving image, colour, sound, 2 minutes, 20 seconds

Purchased with funds provided by donors 2024

Graeme Blundell (on bike as Alvin Purple)
Graeme Blundell (on bike as Alvin Purple)
Graeme Blundell (on bike as Alvin Purple)
Rennie Ellis

Graeme Blundell (on bike as Alvin Purple), c. 1973

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

Rex Battarbee
Rex Battarbee
Rex Battarbee
Rennie Ellis

Rex Battarbee, c. 1970

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

Ken Done
Ken Done
Ken Done
Rennie Ellis

Ken Done, 1987

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Purchased 2006

Lang Hancock
Lang Hancock
Lang Hancock
Rennie Ellis

Lang Hancock, 1985

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

Fred Dagg (John Clarke)
Fred Dagg (John Clarke)
Fred Dagg (John Clarke)
Rennie Ellis

Fred Dagg (John Clarke), 1982

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

Angus Young, AC/DC, LA
Angus Young, AC/DC, LA
Angus Young, AC/DC, LA
Rennie Ellis

Angus Young, AC/DC, LA, 1978

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

Rosaleen Norton, Witch of Kings Cross
Rosaleen Norton, Witch of Kings Cross
Rosaleen Norton, Witch of Kings Cross
Rennie Ellis

Rosaleen Norton, Witch of Kings Cross, 1970-1971

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

Robert Di Pierdomenico "Dipper"
Robert Di Pierdomenico "Dipper"
Robert Di Pierdomenico "Dipper"
Rennie Ellis

Robert Di Pierdomenico "Dipper", 1986

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

Helen Reddy
Helen Reddy
Helen Reddy
Rennie Ellis

Helen Reddy, 1978

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Purchased 2006

Fred Williams - Painter
Fred Williams - Painter
Fred Williams - Painter
Rennie Ellis

Fred Williams - Painter, 1981

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2005

The Bee Gees, Kings Cross
The Bee Gees, Kings Cross
The Bee Gees, Kings Cross
Rennie Ellis

The Bee Gees, Kings Cross, 1970-1971

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph, selenium toned on paper

Purchased 2021

Carlotta, Kings Cross (Les Girls)
Carlotta, Kings Cross (Les Girls)
Carlotta, Kings Cross (Les Girls)
Rennie Ellis

Carlotta, Kings Cross (Les Girls), 1970-1971

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2006

Alan Bond
Alan Bond
Alan Bond
Rennie Ellis

Alan Bond, 1985

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Purchased 2006

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