Bevan belongs to the Apalech ceremonial group from his father’s country at Warpang, just inland from Cape Keerweer. His language groups are Wik-Alkan (father’s side) and Wik-Ngathan (mother’s side).

Bevan has been working with the Wik & Kugu Arts for several years. His work is to be found in many collections across the country.

CLAN GROUP:                            Apalech(Mother)              Apalech (Father)

LANGUAGE GROUP:                  Wik Ngathan (Mother)      –                                             Wik Alkan (Father)

HOMELAND STATE:                   Cape Keer Weer (Mother –                                              Aayk, Kirke River (Father)

TOTEM:                                       Fresh water Shark; Night     Owl; Salmon (Mother)

Kangaroo (Father)

EXHIBITIONS

2023                Aak Keenkanam, From the Beginning Exhibition, JGM Gallery, London

2023               Aak Min! Exhibition, Vault Gallery, Aboriginal Art Co, Brisbane,

2022               “Yuk Wuy Min Ngantamp” – Northsite Gallery Cairns

2022               Sydney Modern Project, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Yirabana Gallery

2022 Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair (CIAF), Cairns

2016  Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), Cairns

Awards:

2017  Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, Cairns Regional Gallery Award for Best Art Centre