BON-TYKE ENGEL
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PROFILE (current.2026)


Bon Engel (b. 2000) aged 25 living on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and reconises Bunurong Boon Wurrung People. Bon is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans sculpture, filmmaking, photography, and design. Beginning in 2018 with a debut surf film that gained attention for its unique style and perspective, Bon has since evolved from a self-taught filmmaker into a versatile creative voice. Bon continues to push boundaries by merging material experimentation in sculpture with a cinematic and polictcal eye, infusing each project with a distinctive, concept-driven approach.

Well-versed in arts, photography, and film. Bon specialises in both still and moving image, with work presented across film premieres, exhibitions, brand campaigns, and community collaborations.

Bon continues to evolve his practice, and is recognised for pushing artistic boundaries and creative expression by drawing to new diverse landscapes and cultures.

-B




CV (2026)

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Melbourne-based artist and creative professional with strong experience in project management, arts coordination, and media direction. My background spans roles leading creative campaigns, managing e-commerce operations, and curating events, alongside current studies in Visual Arts with a focus on sculpture and community practice. I am deeply committed to supporting Indigenous art centres and cultural organisations, with a strong respect for cultural protocols and sustainability. Skilled in coordinating exhibitions, managing studios, and engaging diverse communities, I bring both organisational precision and creative insight to collaborative environments.

Education 

2025




2017


DIPLOMA of VISUAL ARTS 
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology . 


CERTIFICATE II in doorways to construction 




Employment & Professional Experience Head of Media | [Yeo HausⓇ] | 2021 – 2023

  • Coordinated over 200 creative assets monthly for campaigns, exhibitions, and brand events.

  • Directed and supervised multiple campaigns, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.

  • Worked collaboratively with artists, ambassadors, and event organisers to support cultural and creative outcomes.



Founder & Studio Director | Personal Multidisciplinary Studio | 2023 – 2024

  • Established and operated a professional multidisciplinary studio for photography, film, and design projects.

  • Provided commercial photography, campaign development, and exhibition documentation services.

  • Managed studio operations, workflow, lighting, pre/post-production, and client communications.

Retail & Studio Manager | YEO HAUS, Port Elliot | 2018 – 2023

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  • Managed and coordinated a creative studio and mechanised warehouse.

  • Produced visual material, seasonal lookbooks, and community-focused exhibitions.

  • Facilitated brand engagement across South Australia through pop-up stores, artist collaborations, and cultural events.

Freelance Filmmaker & Photographer | 2018 – Present

  • Directed independent films, documented exhibitions, and produced media for cultural organisations.

  • Specialised in analogue and digital formats: 35mm, Super 16mm, Super 8mm, digital photography and videography.

Retail Assistant | Woolworths | 2016 – 2018

  • Developed teamwork, multitasking, and frontline service skills in a fast-paced retail environment.



ReferralsGINA ALLEN
[TIWI ISLANDS ART CENTRE]

Ben Hewitt 
[buisness owner]

Henry Jock 
[art curating]

Sam Mcclaren 
[gallerist}

ryan cantwell 
[photo assiting}

Mickey Mason 
[studio assisting]

Gerry Wedd  
[artist]




Skills & expertiseCreative & Artistic Skills

  • Filmmaking and photography (analogue/digital: 35mm, Super 16mm, Super 8mm)

  • Sculpture techniques, mixed media, printmaking, refined & observational drawing

  • Exhibition curation, creative direction, campaign development

  • Visual storytelling and brand content creation

Technical & Digital Skills

  • Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects)

  • Capture One, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Trello, Dropbox, email communication, online workflow management

  • Ecommerce and web management (Shopify, social media platforms, campaign analytics)

Leadership & Professional Skills

  • Studio and team management, project planning, and mentoring emerging creatives

  • Event planning and coordination (exhibitions, film premieres, pop-ups, community events)

  • File organisation, pre/post-production workflow, lighting and gaffer work

  • Communication: effective verbal, written, and visual presentation skills

  • Time management, multitasking, and problem-solving in creative and commercial environments

Cultural & Analytical Skills

  • Art & cultural histories with a focus on First Nations artists

  • Sustainable self-practice and professional creative development

  • Research, analysis, and contextualisation of artistic practice




Exhibitions & events
  • Timeless — Surf film premiere, Beach Burrito, June 2018

  • This is Called — Surf film premiere, Beach Burrito / Yeo Haus / Bay Funktion, Nov 2019

  • Dark, Pure & Noisy — Surf film premiere, Chateau Apollo, Jan 2021

  • Strange Daze — Exhibition, Yeo Haus Gallery, Jan 2022

  • Goodbank Gallery “Who Let the Flies In?” — 2022

  • Salvation Network — Film premiere, Yeo Haus, 30 April 2022

  • Salvation Network x JIVE Nightclub — Event, 24 June 2022

  • Beach Burrito Street Party: Surf Movie Screening “YEO, BURRITO!” — 30 Oct 2022

  • [Rerefior] — 01 Jan 2023

  • [In the Heat of, The Summer] Film Premiere — Wax Wax Wax Bar, 31 March 2023

  • Six Faces South — Art show curated by Bon Engel, 14 April 2023

  • Works on Paper — Staff Only Gallery by Staff Only, 2024

  • South Seas – Vase Exhibition — South Seas Port Elliot, 8 March 2024

  • Near Far — Photo exhibition, Staff Only Gallery by SodaObjects, 8 June 2024

  • Facility Sirens — Film premiere & photo exhibition, SodaObjects, 23 Nov 2024

  • Affordable Art Salon — Photo exhibition, Staff Only Gallery by SodaObjects, 6 Dec 2024

  • Clockwork exhibition Adelaide Design Week — 20 August 2025



Press
Home bound Adelaide
beach burrito
Nobodysurf
mustard magazine
belle magazine
luxury 2000 magazine
GLAM ADELAIDE

              



Work . Selected clients
Country Arts SA
Adelaide design wk
mischief brew
SA Tourism 
YEO HAUS®
AFENDS 
BUPA  Health
Harry Fried Surfboards 
Sonic Heads
B.E Architecture
2049 Agency
Cactus House Agency
OMG agencies
Beach Burrito Co
Envy Scooters
Salty Reign
Bersih Brand
Daybed Records
LAFLAME
Goodbank Gallery
Haus of Collage
Home of Plenty wines
Misfit Boards
LUNDGREN GALLERY
good bank gallery
Saltfleet Wines
wine journey
Paper Tiger Restaurant
esse hair salon
bam bam studio
96 surfboards
Corduroy Productions 
Back packers, our place [festival]
Field Good [festival]
Wonder Mountain [festival]
Strawbery music & arts [Festival]

Artists
Gerry Wedd
Mickey Mason
Chris Deroza
Henry Jock  
Thomas Ling 
HARI HARI
Alish Ling
Music 
The Pinstripes
no news music
the Lizards
Heart shaped aces
Outback Cadillac Band
ethanol blend
looppole 





Last Updated 24.10.31

Selective works (2022 - 2026)



We live and create on the unceded lands of the First Peoples of Australia.
We respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, artists, communities, and recognise their
continuing connection and spiritual relationship to these lands, waters and skies.
We put ‘First Nations first’ and are committed to listening and helping care for Country, and to safeguard,
share and celebrate living cultures.

© Bon-Tyke Engel



Amphibolis C Nymphs -  Chris De Rosa ,  A film for Country Arts SA.


Full film available on request
Photography
Noah Stammbach



B.E architechture Film  ‘Hopetoun Residence’




A film for Melbourne Architechture firm shot, Directed, and edited by Bon-Tyke Engel. Used across media platforms and client exampler. 

©2026 bone

ADELAIDE DESIGN WEEK 2025





©2025 BON ENGEL
MILD STEEL SCULPTURES

 A series forged from mild steel, confronts not only our eye through its form, but also a history of human interventions impact on the land. These vessels are not passive objects; they wrap, pierce, and cut through space, embodying the jagged, dangerous escarpments of pre-colonial Australia and the scars of violence left by its industrial transformation. These vessels emphasise my personal journeys to the Nullarbor where caught in a glimpse are industry scrapes rusted to its core left on remote Australia landscapes. 



FACILITY SIRENS FILM SCREENING AND EXHIBITION ©2024




2. FACILITY SIRENS
 Facility Sirens —the clash between the rigid and the untamed. A facility stands for control, the world’s structure, the everyday. But the sirens call you away from it all, into something deeper, something that pulls at you with no answers, only movement. Out there, it’s easy to get lost, but maybe that’s the point

Throughout the last three years I’ve put together a surf film. It weaves together the tension of motion and stillness, inviting you to listen, feel, and tune into this new frequency. The entirety of this project is to see and feel the world around you - I present to you all Facility Sirens.

©2024 BON ENGEL

https://nobodysurf.com/facility-sirens-by-bone/



PHOTO AND MEDIA DIRECTION

©2021-2025


4. PHOTOGRAPHY
I’ve worked across media direction and photography for a range of brands, artitst, and events exploring creative vision through film, photography, and digital platforms. My involvement includes campaigns, content production, and storytelling, with a focus on building connection and consistency. 



MULTIDISCIPLINARY PRACTICE
selective works and exhibtions






WORKS ON PAPER 2024




NEAR FAR EXHIBITION 2025











Wait bench for ESSE Hair Salon 2024
steel and recycle plastic boards



2025
‘Untitled’
clay model
30cm x 25cm






2024
personal chair
up-cycle steel sheet and tubes


2025
‘Untitled’
plaster releif
30cm x 27xm

SALAD RIVER ARCHIVE



DEALERS_IN_THE_FARKCHAOS


MONOTYPE 
(2025)
1/1
59.5 x 49.5 cm

&

TRUCKS_IN_THE_FARKCHAOS_[GHOST

MONOTYPE PRINT ON RAG PAPER
1/1
(2025)
59.5 x 49.5 cm
 




[SALAD RIVER]
is a cross–disciplinary supermarket by Bon Engel — exploring form, function, and the material absurd.
Each series drifts between art and life broadcasting through one channel.

Every work is created, documented, and securly archived for collectors and research.
Some exist as numbered editions, others as lone forms.
A study in movement, mutation, and the humor of matter

www.saladriver.com











© 2025 BON-TYKE ENGEL