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Tim's Blog

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.

Aboriginal Art Blog

Meeting Artists, Rain and an Accident

Meeting Artists, Rain and an Accident

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…
Meeting Artists, Rain and an Accident
Enjoy a Bush Trip to Nungi!

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…
Enjoy a Bush Trip to Nungi!
Visiting Utopia

Visiting Utopia

Visiting Utopia. Come on a bush trip with Tim Jennings as he meets up with our artists Selina Teece, Geyla Pwerle, Emily Pwerle, Violet Payne and Susan Hunter. Last Wednesday (12/2/20) I once again headed out to Utopia and some of the Outstations – the first time for 7 weeks!! It was damn…
Visiting Utopia
HEAT, FLIES AND BEAUTIFUL ART......

HEAT, FLIES AND BEAUTIFUL ART......

Heat, Flies and Beautiful Art, Meet our artists, Polly Ngale, Violet Payne and Selina Teece. Yesterday I did another trip to Utopia. I left about half past 7- 8 o’clock in the morning. It was a very hot day – about 40 degrees most of the day. I travelled out there, and I usually call in t…
HEAT, FLIES AND BEAUTIFUL ART......