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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.
I’ve
had quite a few people ask me how Betty Mpetyane
is since she has moved to Hetti Perkins Aged Care here in Alice Springs just a
few short months ago.Betty, as some of you
would know, is one of the daughters of the late Minnie Pwerle. She was
born in 1957 and lived most of her life in the U…
The Northern Territory has
been relatively free of Covid until lately, with a few cases occurring up
around the township of Katherine. This resulted in a few good rules introduced
for visiting Aboriginal Communities – so for this trip I had to prepare a
little differently!So, on Sunday Nov 28th…
Owning a striking example of genuine Aboriginal art is an
exciting prospect, but there are several crucial things to consider before
making your purchase. Buyers must remain respectful of the artists and their
stories, while you also want to make sure that you’re purchasing a legitimate
work of…
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…
The Adaption of Dot Art PaintingsIt has been suggested that the first Aboriginal dot art
emerged into western society in the 1970’s. The chances of people outside of
Aboriginal communities seeing dot painting then was considered extremely rare. Yet
within such a short period of time, this style,…
