Some history.......

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Aboriginal paintings are a means of visual communication, Paintings were done originally on the body for ceremonies such as initiation or funerals. Cave walls depicted images of the Creator Spirits, animals and hunters. Drawings in the sand showed animal footprints or mapped the way to waterholes or ceremonial meeting places.

Today many paintings are done on canvas and paper, a lot, as in the case of the works coming from the Desert, have a very contemporary look to them.....the styles might have changed but the message is still strong.

These contemporary works are sought after by collectors worldwide and have put Aboriginal art on the map as a worldwide art movement, educating and making all who view these works learn more about the indigenous people of this country as well as an understanding of this land.