The biography of Paddy Bedford in its simplest description, he is an internationally successful Aboriginal artist living in the East Kimberly region of Western Australia. He may not seem like a person of iconic significance, but in this essay he positions Paddy as one of the most celebrated contemporary artists in the history of Aboriginal art. It will critically examine Paddy's findings with reference to the Jirrawun Aboriginal Art Corporation in the Eastern Kimberly. But mostly we'll talk about Paddy's position in the public sphere influencing the Aboriginal arts and cultural community and we'll talk about Aboriginal social change taking place in Australian society today. Furthermore, the essay also questions the issue of social injustice and equal rights with the aim of preserving Aboriginal tradition. More importantly, it will indicate my deep understanding of what it means to be Australian from investigating the life of Paddy Bedford, as well as the historical events surrounding the East Kimberly. The East Kimberly region of Western Australia has been described as a place of "grinding" poverty, violence and racist exclusion where so many Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley live, and at the same time communicates through art the beauty and grandeur of their life. 'For those seeking to communicate the theme of death through art, harshness, pain and even compassion were considered necessary to preserve memory and record Aboriginal historical events. The thirst to tell such sociable stories is not easily interpreted, however, if we look at history we may see the influence of true Aboriginal art tradition emerge. The Aboriginal art tradition has always sought to develop ways to record all kinds of information, ...... middle of paper ...... icle to maintain the value of Aboriginal culture. Artists' success and cooperation with Jirrawun can be used to reinforce and contradict Aboriginal life and meaning, create a place for equal opportunity and be a visual element in its own right. So, including being Australian, Aboriginal or Tores Strait, there is a hierarchical emphasis on having equal rights and opportunities no matter where you are from or where you live. The position of maintaining value and culture allows for visual flow and creates pauses for new opportunities and an understanding of Aboriginality. In conclusion, my deepest understanding of what it means to be Australian after researching Paddy Bedford's life and Jirrawun Arts Corporate is that there is a will to fight for justice and equal opportunity. The humanity bought to Paddy Bedford and his community would not have happened if