The biography of Paddy Bedford, in its simplest description, is an internationally renowned Aboriginal artist living in the East Kimberly region of Western Australia. This may not sound like an iconic person, but in this essay he proposes that Paddy is one of the most famous contemporary artists in the history of Aboriginal art. It will critically examine Paddy's achievements with reference to the Jirrawun Indigenous Art Corporation in the East Kimberly. But primarily we will discuss Paddy's position in the public sphere in relation to the impact on the Aboriginal arts and cultural community and talk about Aboriginal social change at play in Australian society today. Furthermore, the essay also questions the issue of social injustice and equal rights with the aim of preserving indigenous tradition. More importantly, it will indicate my deep understanding of what it means to be Australian after 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" the poverty, violence and racist exclusion in which so many Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley live, and yet, at the same time, at through art, he communicates the beauty and grandeur of their lives. “For those attempting to communicate through art on the issue of death, harshness, pain, and even compassion were seen as necessary to preserve the memory and record of Indigenous historical events. The thirst to tell such a story is not easy to interpret, however, if we look at history we might see the influence of true Aboriginal art tradition emerging. The tradition of Aboriginal art has always strived to develop ways of recording all types of information, ...... middle of paper ......key to maintaining the value of Aboriginal culture . The success of the artists and the cooperation of Jirrawun can be used to reinforce and contradict indigenous life and meaning, create a place of equal opportunity, and be a visual element in its own right. Then, understanding being Australian, Aboriginal or Toris Strait places emphasis on equal rights and opportunities, no matter where you come from or have lived. The placement of maintaining values ​​and culture allows for visual flow and creates pauses for new opportunities and understanding of Aboriginality. In conclusion, my deeper understanding of what it means to be Australian from investigating the life of Paddy Bedford and the Jirrawun Arts Corporate is the will to fight. for justice and equal opportunities. The humanity purchased from Paddy Bedford and his community would not happen if