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Explore stories, insights and reflections from Mbantua Gallery owner Tim Jennings, sharing his experiences, knowledge and passion for Aboriginal art, artists and the communities behind the artworks.
Stories from Mbantua Gallery
With decades of experience working alongside Aboriginal artists and communities, Tim shares his personal perspective on the artworks, artists and stories that have shaped Mbantua Gallery. Through his blog, discover insights into Aboriginal art, the Utopia region, gallery exhibitions, significant artworks and the remarkable journeys behind some of Australia's most celebrated artists.
Sharing Knowledge and Stories
Every artwork has a story and Tim's Blog provides an opportunity to explore the history, culture and connections behind the art we share with collectors around the world. Whether you are an art collector, visitor or simply interested in learning more about Aboriginal art, we invite you to explore Tim's stories and discover more about the people, places and artworks that make Mbantua Gallery unique.
After packing the Toyota on
Sunday 15th of May, I got away right on 8am on the Monday. I hit the
Sandover Highway at 9.10am, arriving at Camel Camp Outstation at 10.30. The
weather was a perfect 21 degrees. Elizabeth Mpetyane and Angeline Ngale
were first across to my vehicle as per normal. Then…
I
got away at 7.57am and while driving up the highway I was wondering how many
trips I have actually done to the Utopia region. 1985 was my first trip,
so I would think over the 37 years since then it would have to be somewhere
around the 1500 to 2000 mark. And the dirt road is still just as rou…
With a sledgehammer, Covid hit us in February
2020! What to consider? What to do? The battle was just
beginning. I don’t need to tell you what was happening in the bigger broader
picture but will convey a short summary of how we fared.Our Darwin and Alice Springs foot traffic died
overnight so t…
I’ve
had quite a few people ask me how Betty Mpetyane
is since she has moved to Hetti Perkins Aged Care here in Alice Springs just a
few short months ago.Betty, as some of you
would know, is one of the daughters of the late Minnie Pwerle. She was
born in 1957 and lived most of her life in the U…
The Northern Territory has
been relatively free of Covid until lately, with a few cases occurring up
around the township of Katherine. This resulted in a few good rules introduced
for visiting Aboriginal Communities – so for this trip I had to prepare a
little differently!So, on Sunday Nov 28th…
