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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

The Art of Minnie Pwerle

The Art of Minnie Pwerle

The Art of Minnie PwerleMinnie Pwerle was an acclaimed Aboriginal artist born in Atnwengerrp of the Northern Territory’s Utopia region at some point in the early 1920s. Minnie had a total of seven siblings, and her first-born daughter, Barbara Weir, went on to become a celebrated Aboriginal arti…
The Art of Minnie Pwerle
Aboriginal Art Symbols

Aboriginal Art Symbols

Aboriginal Art Symbols - Understanding Aboriginal Art  The use of iconography in Aboriginal art is as much a part of communicating the story today as it was 50,000 years ago. Traditionally, Australian Aboriginal people had no written language of their own so in conjunction with song…
Aboriginal Art Symbols
Memories of Ada Bird Petyarre

Memories of Ada Bird Petyarre

Memories of Ada Bird Petyarre by Tim Jennings, Mbantua Gallery. Tim looks back on his relationship with Ada. I first met Ada Bird Petyarre back around 1985 at a Utopia Outstation called Angkula, some 190kms north east of Alice Springs. This Outstation is about 10 or 15kms away from Mulga Bore…
Memories of Ada Bird Petyarre