WHY AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL ART IS GAINING NOTORIETY

Posted by Tamara Piller on December 02, 2011 0 Comments

For thousands of years now Australian Aboriginal art has been telling the story of the Aboriginal people to the masses. As the Aboriginal people dwindle in numbers, their legacy lives on through their many forms of artwork, including wood carvings, rock carvings, elaborate sculptures made from various elements, paintings in the sand, beautiful hand made cloths and traditional Aboriginal clothing. Art critics and buyers alike have in recent years taken a keen interest in the depth and soul that resides in all of these authentically produced artworks of the Aboriginal people. 

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HOW ABORIGINAL ART CELEBRATES THE CULTURE OF THE ABORIGINAL PEOPLE

Posted by Tamara Piller on November 28, 2011 0 Comments

The indigenous people to Australia, the Aborigines, are a storied people because of the trials and tribulations that they have had to go through. They have lived in the land that was later coined as Australia for more than 40,000 years, as rock paintings that have been discovered in regions throughout the country show. These people lived and worked on the land, they ate the creatures that roamed among them and the berries and vegetables that grew there as well yet had a deep respect for the environment and all living creatures. The Aboriginal people focused heavily on myths and spreading their stories orally as well as through Aboriginal art. The art that they created consisted of carvings in the rocks throughout the areas that they lived, as well as stone arrangements, rock paintings and weavings. The Australian Aboriginal art that was produced in the last 40,000 years and is still created today helps us to understand the deep culture of these indigenous people.

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POPULAR FORMS OF ABORIGINAL ART

Posted by Tamara Piller on November 19, 2011 0 Comments

Never before has Aboriginal art been as popular as it is today. More and more people everywhere are becoming aware of the beauty and style that Australian Aboriginal artists are using in their works of fine art. People everywhere are growing more interested in Australian Aboriginal paintings, artifacts, clothing and accessories and are in turn, learning more about these fascinating people. Australia is a beautiful country, and the Aboriginal artworks celebrate utterly breathtaking landscape of Australia and the animals and plants that are found there. A common theme in a large majority of Aboriginal paintings and designs is the environment in which indigenous people have resided and thrived in for thousands of years.

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ABORIGINAL ART EXHIBITS SHOWCASE AUTHENTIC AND CONTEMPORARY WORKS

Posted by Tamara Piller on November 10, 2011 0 Comments

Recent interest in Aboriginal art and culture has paved the way for art exhibitions that are seeing record numbers of visitors with each passing year. More people than ever are being exposed to and falling in love with the beauty and dreamy nature of art works from the people who are indigenous to Australia. In recent years, the most heavily visited and promoted Aboriginal art exhibitions in Australia include the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair. This fair has been held every year since 2007 and has grown larger and more popular each and every year.

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AUSTRALIAN CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TRANSFORM A DULL WARDROBE

Posted by Tamara Piller on October 28, 2011 0 Comments

Every season, it seems like the fashion magazines and television shows are encouraging everyone to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. It can be tempting to buy as many new pieces as possible to liven up your current wardrobe, but it is way too expensive for most people to do this. Buying many new clothing items and accessories might sound like a great idea until you get your credit card bill!

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GIVE YOUR HOME DOWN UNDER STYLE WITH ABORIGINAL HOMEWARES

Posted by Tamara Piller on October 21, 2011 0 Comments

 The minimalist approach to interior decorating has led to many homes that are snooze worthy and that all look the same. When you are choosing between a beige tablecloth and a white one, you could literally fall asleep. But decorating your home does not have to be a boring and tedious process. Why not let loose and have fun with the decorations and accessories in your home instead of choosing boring, everyday things that everyone you know has? There is no need to only choose ho hum neutral colored items and blah fabrics for the interior of your home. Purchase homewares right here on Bulurru that are authentic Australian styles which will give your home a facelift.

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INDIGENOUS ART CELEBRATES ABORIGINAL BELIEFS

Posted by Tamara Piller on October 13, 2011 0 Comments

 There are very few ancient cultures that still have a large amount of descendants who honor their beliefs and carry on the traditions of their ancestors. In Australia, however, the Aboriginal people continue to help their culture live on. There are still many people that celebrate this culture every single day and they do so through the work that they do. Many of these people are talented artists who revere their homeland of Australia and the many blessings it has bestowed upon them. This honor comes out in the Aboriginal paintings and other art forms that they create.

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ABORIGINAL ART AND ARTIFACT COLLECTIONS GROWING IN POPULARITY

Posted by Tamara Piller on September 22, 2011 0 Comments

 People collect all kinds of different things all over the world. Some like to collect sea shells or various currencies from different countries. Some like to collect movie posters or rocks. One of the most rewarding and beautiful types of collections that a person can have is an authentic Aboriginal art collection. Aboriginal art is mysterious, gorgeous and intricate and can really spice up your usual artwork or other collections. This type of art is storied and authentic and displaying these pieces will add richness and personality to your home.

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THE STORIES BEHIND FAVORITE ABORIGINAL ART PIECES

Posted by Tamara Piller on September 22, 2011 0 Comments

Aboriginal art has become increasingly more sought after in recent years as more people are discovering the gorgeous designs and styles that the authentic Aboriginal artists are creating. These popular artists, like Julie Nabangardi Shedden, Peter Marshall, and Andrew Williams to name a few, are taking the classic stories of their people and turning them into masterful, traditional artworks that are as educational as the are ornately beautiful.

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FASHION FORWARD CELEBRITIES AND EVERYDAY WOMEN ENJOY ABORIGINAL ACCESSORIES AND CLOTHING

Posted by Tamara Piller on September 22, 2011 0 Comments

From city streets across the world to the runways in New York City, women everywhere are wearing Aboriginal accessories and Australian cloths. The bright colors and interesting patterns attract all types of women, from college girls to society ladies and everyone in between.

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