Awelye (also spelt awely or alywarr) is the Anmatyerre and Alyawarr nations term for women’s ceremonies. It also refers to the designs applied to the women’s bodies as part of a ceremony (and can be seen on many incredible canvases produced by talented artists). The awelye ceremony is performed by Aboriginal women to recall their […]
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There’s a very good reason why Bush Plum Dreaming artworks are so adored! They are absolutely joyous, versatile and timeless. Bush plum (or Ahakeye in Anmatyere language) is a fruit the size of a grape which grows on large shrubs throughout Central Australia. It is also known as “Black Currant”, “Bush Currant” or “Native Currant”. […]
Ningura Napurrula – one of our greatest artists
View available artworks by Ningura Napurrula Ningura was born c. 1938 and passed away in 2013. She was no stranger to high profile exposure. In 2003 her painting was used as a motif on an Australian postage stamp (see below). Her works are housed in major private and public collections and museums all over the […]
Bill Whiskey finds unexpected advocate- funny man actor Steve Martin
Actor Steve Martin just so happens to be a serious art collector. His collection includes an extensive and diverse array of early and modern artists, but to his great surprise he discovered something completely new and fresh in 2015; it was unlike anything he had ever seen. In 2015 he visited a show in New […]
Featured artwork by Puuni Nungarrayi
This exquisite work is by emerging artist Puuni Brown Nungarrayi of Papunya Tjupi Arts. Puuni paints the place of her birth – Karinyarra, near Papunya. Her mother, prolific painter Isobel Gorey, was on a bush trip collecting bush onions, when she gave birth to Puuni (in 1979). Puuni’s painting tells a water dreaming story. Water […]
Makinti Napanangka
Released from our personal collection, this exquisite work by the late Makinti Napanangka is now available for acquisition. Makinti’s wandering lines depict the swirling hair string skirts worn by women during ceremonies. Makinti’s contribution to indigenous art and culture was immense. She has been named as one of Australia’s 50 most collectable artists by the […]
The Story of the “Seven Sisters”
Few stories capture people’s imagination like that of the “Seven Sisters”. The Seven Sisters Story is told by aboriginal people all over Australia. The stories vary from area to area, but one common factor is that the Seven Sisters are always watchful or running away from the unwelcome advances of a male (Orion). In NSW […]
Tjanpi Desert Weavers – new arrivals
It was such a pleasure carefully hand selecting these beautiful baskets during our recent visit with Tjanpi Desert Weavers. These skilled weavers make baskets and various quirky ‘critters’ from a combination of native desert grasses, seeds and feathers, string and wool. Tjanpi artworks are unique, innovative and constantly evolving. Tjanpi Desert Weavers is an Indigenous […]
Desert Mob 2017
We have just returned from the excitement Desert Mob. This annual celebration in Alice Springs is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonder of Aboriginal art and culture. There are 3 main events of the festival – the exhibition (where the most special works are displayed), the symposium (talks and first hand accounts […]
Kudditji Kngwarreye – a tribute
View artworks by Kudditji Kngwarreye Every now and then along comes an artist who expresses themself in a startling new artistic style. I am thinking of Kudditji Kngwarreye. Born c.1928, Kudditji was a younger brother of the famous Utopian artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Sadly Kudditji passed away on 23rd January 2017, while living at “Old […]