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25.01.2022 Some of our favorites.

25.01.2022 Craving something new?

25.01.2022 Artist: Ruth Nungarrayi Spencer Title: Wardapi Jukurrpa (Goanna Dreaming) - Yarripilangu Cat No: 1570/2... Size: 30 x 30 cm Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched Story: This painting depicts a ‘wardapi Jukurrpa’ (sand monitor/goanna [Varanus gouldii] Dreaming). This dramatic Jukurrpa travels between Purturlu (Mount Theo), approximately 150kms north-northwest of Yuendumu, and Yarripilangu (Newhaven), which is approximately 100kms southwest of Yuendumu. This painting focuses on the portion of the Jukurrpa that takes place at Yarripilangu, which is owned by Napaljarri/Nungarrayi women and Japaljarri/Jungarrayi men. The portion of the Jukurrpa at Purturlu belongs to Napanangka/Napangardi women and Japanangka/Japangardi men. #aborigibalart #gifts #yuendumu #warlukurlanguartists #canberragallery #wearecanberra #goannadreaming #artmarkgallery

23.01.2022 Artist: Margaret Nangala Gallagher Title: Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) Cat No: 1141/19ny... Size: 107 x 46 cm Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched Story: This painting depicts a ‘yankirri Jukurrpa’ (emu [Dromaius novaehollandiae] Dreaming) from a place called Ngarlikurlangu, approximately 50kms north of Yuendumu. The ‘kirda’ (owners) of this Dreaming are Nangala/Nampijinpa women and Jangala/Jampijinpa men. @artmarkgallery #aboriginalart #warlukurlanguartists #yuendumu #ethicallysourced #justarrived #wearecbr #canberragallery #trulyaustralian #originalart

22.01.2022 Excited to share some of our favorites.

22.01.2022 You just might fall for one of these.

21.01.2022 Artist: Jezebel Napanangka Presley Title: Wanakiji Jukurrpa (Bush Tomato Dreaming) Cat No: 1427/19... Size: 30 x 30 cm Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched Story: The Wanakiji Jukurrpa (bush tomato [Solanum chippendalei] Dreaming) travels through Yaturlu (near Mount Theo, north of Yuendumu). Wanakiji grows in open spinifex country and is a small, prickly plant with purple flowers that bears green fleshy fruit with many small black seeds. After collecting the fruit the seeds are removed with a small wooden spoon called ‘kajalarra’. The fruit then can be eaten raw or threaded onto skewers called ‘turlturrpa’ and then cooked over a fire. ‘Wanakiji’ can also be skewered and left to dry. When they are prepared in this way it is called ‘turlturrpa’ and the fruit can be kept for a long time. In contemporary Warlpiri paintings traditional iconography is used to represent the Jukurrpa, particular sites and other elements. The Wanakiji Jukurrpa belongs to Napanangka/Napangardi women. #aboriginalart #bushtomato #canberragallery #onlineshopping #afterpay #homedecor #happytuesday

19.01.2022 Which one has your name written all over it?

19.01.2022 Artist: Amy Loogatha Rayarriwarrtharrbayingat Title: Rambaramba Cat No: 621-19... Size: 61 x 135 cm Acrylic on Canvas Story: "So red stone, red mud stone. Used for rubbing body; also rubbed into string/ropes and when a child is sick." #aboriginalart #indigenousart #erhicallysourced #morningtonislandarts #farnorthqueenslandaustralia #canberraartgallery

19.01.2022 Artist: Tarisse King Title: Bush Size: 30 x 30 cm... Stretched and ready to hang. Story: Tarisse’s Bush series depict the lush bushlands that grow in parts of Australia. Dense with growth and colour, they provide a stark contrast to the dominating deserts in the heart of Australia. They provide a rich source of plant and animal life and also shelter. The aerial view of the bushland that Tarisse paints reveals the tangle of plant growth that can be seen from above. Congested and maze like, the growth and root systems are painted in a way which appeals to the haptic senses. The lush greens are indicative of the abundance of nature and life that the bush offers the Australian landscape and its people. @artmarkgallery #tarisseking #kingsistertribe #aboriginalartwork #ethicallysourced #bush #indigenousart #original #vibrantcolors #artsunday

18.01.2022 Artist: Lakette Nampijinpa Turner Title: Pamapardu Jukurrpa (Flying Ant Dreaming) - Warntungurra Cat No: 6176/19... Size: 30 x 30 cm Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched Story: This painting depicts the Pamapardu Jukurrpa (Flying Ant Dreaming) from Wapurtali, west of Yuendumu. ‘Pamapardu’ is the Warlpiri name for the flying ants or termites that build the large anthills found throughout Warlpiri country. This country belongs to Nakamarra/Napurrurla women and Jakamarra/Jupurrurla men. ‘Pamapardu’ are flying ants. They build earth mounds (‘mingkirri’) that are common in the Tanami area. When heavy rains come in summer the ‘mingkirri’ get flooded out, so the ‘pamapardu’ grow wings and fly off to make new homes, following their queens to dry mounds or to build a new. When they have found their new home they drop their wings. In this stage they can be collected, lightly cooked in coals and eaten. As they fall to the ground women collect them to eat because they are nice and sweet.In contemporary Warlpiri paintings traditional iconography is used to represent the Jukurrpa, particular sites and other elements. When this Jukurrpa story is painted concentric circles are used to represent the ‘mingkirri’ and the rockholes involved in the story, including the central one at Wapurtali (Mt Singleton). Dashes are often depicted around the circles to represent the ‘pamapardu’. @artmarkgallery #aboriginalart #ethicallysourced #supportingartists #gifts #warlukurlanguartists #yuendumu #canberra #artistsoninstagram #vibrantcolors

17.01.2022 Happy Monday! We are starting the week with this amazing painting by Tarisse King, ‘Earth Images’, 60 x 150 cm. In homage to her father, her adaptation of Earth Images defines Australia as if looking from outer space back to land; the viewer is given a heightened feeling of drifting above the earth. Tarisse composes 40,000 year old Aboriginal iconography of song lines, dots and circles to create a bold and contemporary aesthetic and provides yet another more detailed perspective on the landscape. #tarisseking #kingsisters_art #artcollector #earthimages #aboriginalart #amazing #canberragallery

17.01.2022 Artist: Chris Japanangka Michaels Title: Janganpa Jukurrpa (Brush-tail Possum Dreaming) Cat No: 1945/19ny... Size: 91 x 61 cm Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched @artmarkgallery #warlukurlanguartists #yuendumu #aboriginalartcanberra #aboriginalart #canberragallery #thejoyofart #interiordesign #canberra

16.01.2022 A farewell present for a retiring colleague. We loved the thoughtfulness of this gift. @artmarkgallery #giftwrappingservice #aboriginalart #lastingmemories #wearecanberra #giftideas #byebye

13.01.2022 Collection from Maruku Arts at Uluru, NT with a bit of Saturday fun with our happy gallery friend. #maruku #aboriginalart #joy #funsaturday #happydog #heworksforsalami #canberragallery

12.01.2022 Artist: Netta Loogatha, ‘Bilmee’. #morningtonislandarts #morningtonisland #farnorthqueensland #aboriginalart #originalart #ethicallysourced #trulyaustralian #nettaloogatha @artmarkgallery #canberragallery

12.01.2022 Excited to share some of our favorites with you.

12.01.2022 Artist: Michaeline Napaljarri Gallagher Title: Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) Cat No: 4026/19ny... Size: 46 x 46 cm Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched This painting depicts a ‘yankirri Jukurrpa’ (emu [Dromaius novaehollandiae] Dreaming) from a place called Ngarlikurlangu, approximately 50kms north of Yuendumu. The ‘kirda’ (owners) of this Dreaming are Nangala/Nampijinpa women and Jangala/Jampijinpa men. This Jukurrpa tells the story of a ‘yankirri’ (emu) and a ‘wardilyka’ (bush turkey [Ardeotis australis]). ‘Yankirri’ lived at a soakage to the west called Warnirripanu (or Walangkamirirri), while ‘wardilyka’ lived at a soakage to the east called Parirri. The emu and bush turkey used to go around the country picking ‘yakajirri’ (bush raisins [Solanum centrale]) and mashing them into ‘kapurdu’ (fruit balls) to save in their nests for later. However, they were jealous of each other; the emu thought that the bush turkey was picking the best and juiciest ‘yakajirri’, and was leaving him with only the sour ‘yakajirri’.’ @artmarkgallery #aboriginalart #warlukurlanguartists #warlpiri #yuendumu #contemporaryart #nobarewalls #supportaboriginalartists #canberragallery #wearecbr

10.01.2022 Artist: Talia Possum Title: Great Great Grandmother's Country Born in 2000, Talia Possum is the granddaughter of Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi. #aboriginalart #greatgreatgrandmothers #canberragallery

10.01.2022 Isn't it hard picking just one?

10.01.2022 These favorites are worth a look.

09.01.2022 A few must haves.

09.01.2022 Artist: Netta Loogatha Title: My Country Cat No: 803-19... Size: 91 x 122 cm Acrylic on Canvas Story: "This is my country on Bentinck Island at Oak Tree Point. We call it Looka in our Kayardild language. I was born here at Bilmee, Dog Story Place." @artmarkgallery #morningtonislandarts #farnorthqueensland #aboriginalart #aboriginalartcanberra #canberrabusiness #nettaloogatha #interiordesign #ethicallysourced

09.01.2022 Artist: Carol Nampijinpa Larry Title: Karnta Jukurrpa (Womens Dreaming) Cat No: 1297/20ny... Size: 30 x 30 cm Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched Story: This painting depicts Nakamarra and Napurrurla women hunting for bush foods. The ‘kirda’ (owners) for this story are Nakamarra/Napurrurla women and Jakamarra/Jupurrurla men. Yumurrpa and Wapurtali are two major Dreaming sites owned by the Nakamarra/Jakamarra and Napurrurla/Jupurrurla subsections; these sites are also associated with bush food Dreamings. Yumurrpa is a major waterhole to the northwest of Yuendumu and a ‘yarla’ (bush potato [Ipomea costata]) Dreaming site. The area north of Wapurtali/Yintaramurru (Mt. Singleton) is a ‘wanakiji’ (bush tomato [Solanum chippendalei]) Dreaming site. @artmarkgallery #aboriginalart #warlukurlanguartists #canberragallery #cbr #artoftheday

08.01.2022 Artist: Elsie Gabori Title: Bijurra Story:... Bijurra means pippies or cockle shells in our language. We find these shells buried in the sand. We dig them up when the tide is dropping and cook them in the coals.

08.01.2022 The amazing Shared Dreaming jewellery by Mo Design. On Sale, 20% off applied at checkout. #shareddreamingbymo #modesign #springsale #lockdownshopping #wearableart #supportingaboriginalartists #canberragallery

08.01.2022 What do you think of this lineup?

03.01.2022 Something for everyone.

03.01.2022 Artist: Kerry Madawyn McCarthy’s painting is her mother's Country, Indian Island, located to the South West of Darwin at the North end of her home country, Bulgul. Nancy is Kabal , meaning to be born under the moonlight. Born in 1975 at Daly River, Kerry was brought up in the local community, learning the ways of non-indigenous society, while maintaining a deep respect for and understanding of Aboriginal traditions and laws of her country. In 1994, at the suggestion of her au...nt, she started to paint. Originally very traditional, her style changed to include subjects more widely associated with Aboriginal tradition. A change also influenced by her grandfather and by her spending 2 years in the bush at her mother’s home country at Bulgul. Handmade in Sydney by Shared Dreaming. Limited Edition Collection. @artmarkgallery #modesign #aboriginalart #wearableart #canberrabusiness #gifts #resinart #stunning

03.01.2022 Artist: Kenneth Jungarrayi Martin Title: Ngatijirri Jukurrpa (Budgerigar Dreaming) Cat No: 1249/20ny... Size: 30 x 30 cm Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched Story: The Jukurrpa site shown in this painting for Ngatijirri (budgerigar [Melopsittacus undulates]) is at Yangarnmpi, south of Yuendumu. ‘Ngatijirri’ are small, bright green birds native to central Australia which are common around the Yuendumu area, especially after the summer rains. Men would hunt for ‘ngatijirri’ nests, robbing them of eggs and juvenile birds, which are both considered delicacies. The men would also go out hunting for adult, flying ‘ngatijirri’, which they would kill by swinging branches, killing sticks or ‘karli’ (boomerangs) to hit the birds in flight. The ‘ngatijirri’ travelled to Yangarnmpi from Patirlirri, near Willowra to the east of Yuendumu and travelled further on to Marngangi, north/west of Mount Dennison and west of Yuendumu. Each time the flock of ancestral ‘ngatijirri’ lands, they perform ceremonies, singing and dancing as they fly and roost in the trees. The sites of these ceremonies are depicted in this painting as concentric circles, while cross-like shapes depict the footprints of the birds on the ground and give an indication of the large flocks of ‘ngatijirri’ that can be found near Yangarnmpi and other sites close to Yuendumu. After good rains ‘ngatijirri’ can successfully breed several times, resulting in an explosion of the population in a short time. Custodians for the Ngatijirri Jukurrpa are Napaljarri/Nungarrayi women and Japaljarri/Jungarrayi men.

02.01.2022 Maluya Jugadai (Molly), ‘Tali Tali’, an amazing artist and passionate supporter of Ikuntji Art Centre. Sadly, Molly is no longer with us, but her stories continue to excite us through her paintings. #mollyjugadai #ikuntjiartists #haastsbluff #talitali #aboriginalart #canberragallery #artmoney #afterpay #artrental #artcollector