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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.
On the 30th November 2023 my son Sam and his partner Sarah, who were visiting from Germany, travelled with me on a bush trip to Utopia. Sam holds a doctorate in geophysics and is on a 3 year contract in Germany and Sarah is an emergency department doctor who works in a Berlin hospital. They were…
On Tuesday May 2nd 2023 our Alice Springs Gallery Floor manager Simone Edney and myself departed Alice Springs on a Utopia Region 650km round trip. We were off to distribute canvas and paints to the artists and to collect paintings they had finished. It’s a long trip and usually a pretty interest…
Tim writes about his latest bush trip collecting art, the rain and the slippery roads. Enjoy the read and the photos! On Monday just gone, I left
Alice Springs for a trip to Utopia to visit our artists, and to collect
finished paintings and distribute more canvas and paints where required. I…
Travelling the road to Utopia in May 2018 to visit artists and collect more art from Polly Ngale, Lena Pwerle, Motorbike Paddy, Geyla Pwerle, Michelle Lion and Molly Pwerle. Back in early May with a thermos of homemade soup
and a few cold slices of homemade pizza on board for lunch, I headed o…
