Aboriginal art: it's a complicated thing
Tim Acker, an independent arts consultant working with Aboriginal artists in remote and regional Australia, writes about the current situation. Questions of ethics in the sale, and making, of Aboriginal art are under review and an Australian Indigenous Art Commercial Code of Conduct has been developed though the 2008 Federal budget failed to fund its roll-out. Acker suggests that consumers become more educated about the art and about the provenance of the works they buy.
Aboriginal art: it's a complicated thing
Tim Acker, an independent arts consultant working with Aboriginal artists in remote and regional Australia, writes about the current situation. Questions of ethics in the sale, and making, of Aboriginal art are under review and an Australian Indigenous Art Commercial Code of Conduct has been developed though the 2008 Federal budget failed to fund its roll-out. Acker suggests that consumers become more educated about the art and about the provenance of the works they buy.
Janie Ward Nakamarra
Janie Ward Nakamarra is an aboriginal artist represented by Presston Gallery, Sydney Australia. www.presstongallery.com.
smART Class
We are out for summer and I am so looking forward to doing some art with my babies! I will be documenting our creative adventures. So a few weeks ago we got a new pet. Her name is “Pwincess” and my three year old LOVES her. Naturally she is obsessed with Birthday parties, cake, and the like. Today she had the idea to plan and create a birthday party for Pwincess. First I made the table and chairs with some cardboard and a gluegun! Then June chose to paint it pink! Then she picked out some…
American Native Art Gallery I West Coast I Port McNeill
West Coast native art in native art gallery in Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Harvest Heart
Aboriginal Snake
For the Love of Art
These might just be the cutest little creatures I've seen my kids create! We used model magic to create the polar bears after discussing different poses and the parts of the bear. We rolled a sphere for the head, then pinched the snout and ears, we rolled a potato-like shape for the body, 4 "logs" for the legs, and a tiny sphere for the tail. Then we smushed it all together, and used scissors to cut claws, and black markers to make eyes, nose, and mouth. Next week we will add scarves and a…
Famous Aborigines
These are eight Australian and Tasmanian Aboriginals that have made a lasting impression on me with their determination to pursue reconciliation of Aborigines and whites through government, first contact interactions, sports, music, fine arts, writing, and acting.