Make Aboriginal-Inspired Art

by Tomi's Art Studio
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The Indigenous people of Australia have been storytellers for over 60,000 years.  One important way they pass on their stories is through their artwork.  Using a pattern of dots and symbols their stories unfold.  The Aborigines are very connected to the earth and the spiritual world, that connection is known as “Dreamtime.”   The creation of the world, all the creatures and humans are created in Dreamtime.  It is a religion and a philosophy that is an integral part of their artwork.   

Unknown artist, totemic - bark - Note the x-ray vision reveals the inside of the kangaroo.

Examples of traditional symbols

Let’s make our own Aboriginal-inspired artwork!

​Go to Tomi's Art Studio for Step-by-Step Instructions to create your own Aboriginal Inspired Masterpiece.

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia