Tim's Blog

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.

Vale - Barbara Weir

With a lot of sadness, I write of the passing of Barbara Weir on January 3rd 2023 and put to rest in the Alice Springs cemetery on February 3rd 2023. I first met Barbara on the side of the road in Utopia – some 250 kilometres northeast of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory way back…

Appreciating the Wonderful Art of Minnie Pwerle

Born in the early 1920s, Minnie Pwerle was one of the most significant artists to come out of the community of Utopia and its world-renowned art movement. Alongside the equally impressive work of Emily Kame Kngwarreye and many more, Pwerle’s incredible creative talent helped Utopia attract globa…

Enjoy a Bush Trip to Nungi!

Back in late August I did a trip to Utopia, and among visiting other Outstations, I met up with Barbara Weir at Atnwengerrp (Nungi for short I am told)!!I usually pull up under a spindly old tree that offers a bit of shade and is also close to a large bush humpy where the Hunter sisters, the old…

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