Australian Aboriginal Contemporary Art

June 17, 2015

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Australian Aboriginal Contemporary Art

Contemporary Indigenous Australian art emerged in 1971 and encompasses some of the most exciting abstract and figurative works ever created. Explosive color, bold and lyrical forms — these works are rooted in the cultural heritage of each artist’s locale. Whether complete abstractions or spirited figurative abstractions, a sumptuous imagery references the associated terrain, ancestral stories, historical and even contemporary events from the various Indigenous Australian regions.

These works are in major public and private collections across the globe, yet remain accessible to all collectors. And that’s great news!

: Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri (Australian, Aboriginal, Pintupi language group; 1926-1998): Wind Dreaming for Two Brothers, 1978. Synthetic polymer paint on composition board. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri (Australian, Aboriginal, Pintupi language group; 1926-1998): Bandicoot Dreaming, 1991. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Makinti Napanangka (Australian, Aboriginal — Pintupi group of indigenous people from Australia’s Western Desert region; c. 1930-2011): Lupulnga, 2005. Acrylic on linen. Papunya Tula Artists, NT. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi (Australian, Aboriginal; b. 1967): Grandmothers Country – Bush Tucker Dreaming. Acrylic on linen, 192 X 202 cm. Kate Owen Gallery, Rozelle, NSW, Australia. © Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi. Image: © Kate Owen Gallery. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Anne Hogan (Australia, Aboriginal—Spinifex people, Great Victoria Desert, Western Australia; born c. 1945): Pur-Purnga, 2009. Acrylic on linen, 99 x 135 cm. Courtesy The Lepley Collection, The John Curtin Gallery, Curtin University, Perth, Australia. © Anne Hogan. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Iyawi Wikilyiri (Australian, Aboriginal — Pitjantjatjara people near Ernabella, South Australia; b. 1943/1947): Ngura Ngarutjara, c. 2012. Acrylic on linen, 120 x 200 cm. Private Collection © Iyawi Wikilyiri. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Ken Tjungkara (Australian, Aboriginal — Pitjantjatjara people, Amata, South Australia, Australia; b. 1969): Seven Sisters, 2012. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 122.0 x 300 cm. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Australia. © Ken Tjungkara. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Paddy Jupurrurla Nelson, Paddy Japaljarri Sims, and Larry Jungarrayi Spencer (Australian, Aboriginal — Warlpiri people, Yuendumu, Western Desert, Northern Territory, Australia): Yanjilypiri Jukurrpa (Star Dreaming), 1985. Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 372 x 171.4 cm. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. © Kwentwentjay Jungurrayi Spencer. Licensed by Viscopy. © Paddy Jupurrurla Nelson. Licensed by Viscopy. © Paddy Japaljarri Sims. Licensed by Viscopy. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra (Australia, Aboriginal; b. 1932): Untitled (Rainbow and Water Dreaming), 1972. Natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board, 71.5 x 76.5 cm. Private Collection. Image: Sotheby’s Australia, Melbourne. © Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Anawari Mitchell (Australian, Aboriginal — Papulankutja, also referred to as Blackstone, Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia, Australia; b. 1959): The Seven Sisters, c. 2000s. Acrylic on canvas, 75 x 153 cm. © Anawari Mitchell. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Angelina Tjaruwa Woods (Australian, Aboriginal — Spinifex people, Great Victoria Desert, Western Australia; b. 1954): Yampil & Seven Sisters, 2010. Synthetic polymer on canvas, 138 x 201 cm. Courtesy The Lepley Collection © Iyawi Wikilyiri. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula (Australian; Aboriginal — Pintupi/Luritja peoples, Papunya Tula settlement, Western Desert, Northern Territory, Australia; c. 1932-2001): Water Dreaming, 1972. Synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board. Private Collection. Image: Sotheby’s Australia, Melbourne. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Ruby Tjangawa Williamson, Nita Williamson, Suzanne Armstrong (Australian; Aboriginal — Pitjantjatjara people, South Australia; Contemporary): Ngayuku ngura (My country) Puli murpu (Mountain range), 2012. Synthetic polymer paint on linen. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane, Australia. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.

: Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula (Australian; Aboriginal — Pintupi/Luritja peoples, Papunya Tula settlement, Western Desert, Northern Territory, Australia; c. 1932-2001): Pangalangu at Kalipinypa, 1973. Synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board, 91 x 51 cm. Private Collection. © This artwork may be protected by copyright. It is posted on the site in accordance with fair use principles.