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Welcome to the Artlandish Aboriginal Art Gallery
We will be continually compiling more frequently asked questions on all aspects of Aboriginal Art from Aboriginal culture to the Aboriginal Artists to interesting little known facts about Aboriginal Art. We have also listed questions that we have received over the years. Q. How old is Aboriginal Art? A. This question has been debated for many years. It is widely proclaimed that Aboriginal rock art is between 30,000 and 40,000 years old.
Q. How long have Aboriginals been in Australia? A. Aboriginals are believed to have arrived in Australia around 60,0000 years ago. It is believed they made their way across from south east Asia and then sailed the small ocean distance and landed along the northern coast of Australia. Q. When did Aboriginal Artists start painting commercially? A. Aboriginal Artists have been offering their extraordinary works since the 1930's and possibly longer. Most of the artworks dating back to these times were completed on bark. It is generally accepted that Aboriginals began painting on canvas in an organised manner in the early 1970's when Geoffrey Bardon noticed the people at Papunya drawing images and stories in the sand. Bardon was instrumental in establishing the art centre at Papunya and the last great art movement began. Q. Dear Sir/Madam, Could you please help me. I am trying to teach a couple of boys ages 13 and 11 in a little bit of world art. At the moment I have had the boys painting plates with their interpretation of Aboriginal Art. And at the same time I asked them to do some research of the art itself and write and essay. Could you please tell me if each colour used in the paintings has a meaning and representation. Thanking you in advance A. Hello........ The colours the Aboriginal artists use are indicative of the colours of their country at the different times of the day, month, season etc. For instance, pink denotes sunrise, dusky blue/grey is sunset, red is hot time, yellow is dry time, black and brown is wet time as a generic guide. I have attached a sheet explaining the meaning of the symbols used in Aboriginal art – particularly the works painted by the desert artists in the area around Alice Springs.  Q. Could you possibly tell me what the colour black represents in aboriginal paintings...Thank you A. In general black means wet. Black can also just be a feature – like the black lines in the yellow honey ants etc – but a black background normally means wet – or bad water. It can also mean night-time, no moon. The ochre artists from the Kimberley are more particular about colouring as they are pretty well landscape artists. When Phyllis Thomas paints her famous “body paint” (Daiwal) style of artwork, its representative of the colour of her body Click the link below to relate to the actual artwork: Phyllis Thomas Body paint artwork It may also mean something else as in this example: paddy-japaljarri-stewart-ngarlu-jukurrpa-love-story-dreaming Great story told in this artwork. So I apologise for not being able to be more specific but as you can see there are a number of different meanings for the colour black. Wet is certainly the most common theme as a general rule of thumb. |
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I wanted to send on an enormous thank you to your family and its business.
I picked up the painting today from the framers, it is absolutely mesmerising.
Thanks for making the purchase of this beautiful artwork possible.
All the best to you, I hope your business prospers and thrives.
Should we consider another purchase in the coming years we will look you up,
and you will be highly recommended to anyone else we know who is interested in Aboriginal art.
Nyree, VIC
I received Deanne Peters's work today in the post.
This is the first ever piece of art that I have bought let alone through the Internet.
I love it. I appreciated the opportunity to buy a piece that I work afford within my
budget and I think it is a great idea to produce smaller pieces.
Now I just have to start saving for another.
Amanda, Ireland
Thanks so much. Ms Peter's work is absolutely beautiful.
I must stop looking at the website.
I'll run out of wall space!
Louise, ACT
Thanks so much for your e-mail, I am really looking forward to receiving my
paintings, and will let you know when they arrive.
Thanks so much for the kind friendly manner in which you have been with me,
I appreciate that.
Karen, UK
Thank you so much. I’m looking forward to receive Helen’s Water Dreaming.
I like the drawing and the colours a lot. Christopher Churchill’s Desert Nights is my favourite picture.
Often I pass by, have a look at it and smile. It is a very special picture for me.
Ursula, Switzerland
Just wanted to let you know I received my lovely painting.
Please pass on my thanks to Jeannie.
It's absolutely beautiful!
Lindy, VIC
Paintings arrived on Wednesday and they are great!
Thanks for your help.
Nathan, Canada
The two Alan Griffiths paintings arrived safely today.
So well packed. Thank you for dispatching them so punctually.
We are thrilled with them and currently debating wall alternatives.
Axel, NSW
My picture arrived this morning!!
It is quite wonderful.
Thank you so much for sending it.
Missing your red earth and sun.
Jill, UK
This is to let you know that the two
paintings by Churchill Cann and
Charlene Carrington arrived home safely
and in good condition.
They look beautiful on our walls.
Should you happen to see Churchill and
Charlene we would be very grateful if
you would thank them and let them know
how much we admire and respect their work.
Bill and Margo, ACT
The artworks have arrived.
All pieces are just beautiful.
Thank you very much.
Meg, UK
We recently purchased “Wild
Passionfruit and Tomato” by Margaret
Davis Kemarre during our visit to
your gallery in Kununurra. It was
delivered to our home in Sydney
last week. We just wanted to let you
know it had arrived safely and that
we are very happy with our purchase.
Thank you for your assistance.
Philip and Elizabeth, NSW
Just wanted to let you know that I've
received my art piece.I'm thrilled.
I appreciate the photo of Cindy & bio.
It makes it much more personal....
It's like I've met Cindy.
Give her my thanks and her willingness
to share her talent and vision.
Walt, USA
I've been meaning to send you a note to say thank you and we're very happy.
The painting arrived quickly and it's up on the wall and looks great.
Cathy, NSW
Just to let you know the artwork was well received today,
and I am very pleased with it.
Thanks again for your excellent service.
Lene, Denmark
The most beautiful Kudditji painting has arrived this morning, it is so magnificent.
It took my breath away!! Thank you very much.
Karen, NSW
I received my beautiful Bush Leaves canvas by Jeannie Petyarre last week.
I bought it on a very rushed visit to Kununurra enroute from Warmun to Darwin.
The minute I saw it I knew it was what I had been looking for.
It is at the framers now for stretching onto a frame. I can not wait to hang it in my home.
Thank you so much for getting it to me in such good condition.
I'm so glad I popped into your gallery for what I said would be a "quick walk through.
Luckily my friend in Warmun had said "make sure you go to Artlandish".
Having had the opportunity to spend time in an indigenous community
I feel blessed to have such a beautiful artwork.
Please place me on your mailing list.
Best wishes
Sue
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