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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.
If you spend a little bit of time reading about Aboriginal
art, it won’t take long to come across the Utopia art movement. As one of the
most influential communities of independent artists in Australia, this thriving
community is situated about 270km north of Alice Springs deep in the nation’s…
I and everyone here at Mbantua Gallery were saddened to hear of the death of our friend and prominent Australian Aboriginal artist of many years, Gloria Tamerre Petyarre who passed away on June 8, 2021 in Alice Springs. I first met Gloria way back in 1985 in Angkula
Outstation some 200 k…
The Story Behind Medicine Bush Leaves
The medicine bush leaves style of painting is perhaps one of the most captivating kinds of art on the planet. The thousands of ‘leaves’ are painstakingly hand-painted one by one, layered on top of one another with thick brush strokes in gorgeous swir…
Shining the Spotlight on 3 Influential Female Aboriginal Artists of the Century - Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Minnie Pwerle and Gloria Tamerre Petyarre. Aboriginal culture is thought to date back further than
60,000 years, making it the oldest surviving culture on Earth. Art has always
been an ess…
What techniques are used today in Aboriginal art?? There are a variety of techniques used by artists to produce
Aboriginal art. The drawings and paintings usually entail unique methods to
share knowledge and tell stories visually.Below are some of the most recognised techniques used:Bush medicine…
