Reg Mombassa Biography
Reg Mombassa is an Australian New Zealand artist and musician well-known as a founding member of the band Mental As Anything and a member of Dog Trumpet alongside his brother Peter O’Doherty.
Besides his prominent musical career, he is also best known for his stylized paintings and designs for the Australian surfwear company Mambo Graphics. Along with his cartoonish style, also he paints more traditional depictions of Australian landscapes.
10 Facts About Reg Mombasa
- Name: Reg Mombasa
- Age: 70 years
- Birthday: 14th August
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
- Weight: Under review
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Marital Status: Married to Martina
- Occupation: Artist and musician
- Famous for: A member of Dog Trumpet band
- Net worth: $1 -$5 Million
Reg Mombassa Age
Reg is 70 years old as of 2021, he was born on 14 August 1951, Auckland, New Zealand. He celebrates his birthday on August 14 every year and his birth sign is Leo.
Height
Reg stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Weight
Details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Reg Mombassa Education
Reg joined the National Art School in Darlinghurst in 1969 but later left the following year. In 1975, he returned and obtained his Diploma of Painting 1977.
During his stints at college, he supported himself with menial jobs such as builder’s labouring, cleaning, house painting and working on the railways. He formed the rock band Mental as Anything with four fellow art school students, ostensibly to play at school parties in 1976.
Reg Mombassa Family
Reg was born and raised by his parents in Auckland. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Reg’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.z
Reg Mombassa Brother
Mombassa was born as Christopher O’Doherty in Auckland, New Zealand to his parents who together with his younger brother Peter immigrated to Sydney, Australia, in 1969. Also, he has an older half-sister, Valerie.
Reg Mombassa Wife | Daughter
Mombassa is married to his lovely wife Martina. Together they have three adult children – Claudia, a comedian; Darcy, a hip-hop artist; and Lucy, a painter. Mombassa and Martina bought their home when they and their three children had outgrown a flat in Coogee.
Reg Mombassa Net Worth
Reg’s net worth is estimated to be between $5 million and $10 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Singer and Musician. Through his various sources of income, Reg has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Reg Mombassa Art | Artwork
- Car-bone with Space Dog
- Self Portrait in Full Dress Uniform with Dog
- The Temptation
Reg Mombassa Mambo | Original Art For Sale
The type of artwork Mombassa designs for Mambo is almost cartoonish and in vivid colors, incorporating religious, political and popular culture themes is probably the style he is most widely known for. His landscapes and portraits, many of which are inspired by his childhood in New Zealand, are equally sought after.
His artworks can be found in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Australia and other important regional galleries. Patrick White, Elton John, and Ewan McGregor have all famously purchased his work.
His first public showing was in a group exhibition held at Watters Gallery in Sydney in 1975 while he was still attending art college.
It was at this exhibition that Patrick White purchased some works and subsequently became a patron, purchasing many others over his life. He first exhibited solo at Watters in 1986, the year he also began designing clothing for Mambo.
Mombassa works were exhibited in three Mental as Anything collective exhibitions in 1982, 1990 and 1998. Further, solo shows were held at Watters in 1991, 1993, 1995, and 1998.
Reg Mombassa Dog Trumpet
Mombassa formed the band Dog Trumpet with his brother Peter O’Doherty in 1991. After leaving the Mentals this has been his sole musical outlet.
Dog Trumpet has released five studio albums and two EPs. In August 2013 The band’s latest album, Medicated Spirits was released and has been long-listed for the Australian Music Prize Album of the Year award for 2013.
Reg Mombassa Australian Jesus
Australian Jesus is Mombassa’s attempt to find the sacred within the profane, the divine within the ordinary. He started painting his ‘Australian Jesus’ character in the mid-1990s and has been a vehicle for political messages, cultural ‘contextualization’ of religion and complete whimsy ever since.
The Australian Jesus of Mombassa’s more political pictures ought to be an asset to many Christian preachers, for they show ‘Jesus’ welcoming boat people with an olive branch, taking solar-powered showers and keeping ‘sustainable furniture’.
Reg Mombassa Books
- Reg Mombassa: Landscapes – 2016
- The True History of Stuff: Volume One – 2008
- Petrol, Bait, Ammo, & Ice – 1996-1995
- Diary – 1994
- Cranium Universe – 2012
Frequently Asked Questions About Mombassa
Who is Reg Mombassa?
Reg is an Australian New Zealand artist and musician well-known as a founding member of the band Mental As Anything and a member of Dog Trumpet alongside his brother Peter O’Doherty.
How old is Reg Mombassa?
Reg is 70 years old as of 2021, he was born on 14 August 1951, Auckland, New Zealand.
How tall is Reg Mombassa?
Reg stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Is Reg Mombassa married?
Yes, he is married to Martina. Together they have three adult children – Claudia, a comedian; Darcy, a hip-hop artist, and Lucy
How much is Reg Mombassa worth?
Mombassa has an approximate net worth of $5 million $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Mombassa live?
Mombassa is a resident of in the inner west of Sydney, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Reg dead or alive?
Mombassa is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Reg Now?
Mombassa is pursuing his career as an artist and musician.
Reg Mombassa Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website
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