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Dear friends of Velones In Action, good morning! The talented Aboriginal Australian Rhonda Sharpe is a woman who originates from the Luritja peoples of Central Australia and is well known for her paintings capturing the vitality of her experience living in the Larapinta valley. However, in recent years, the artist has received even more recognition for her soft colorful, peculiar fabric sculptures and fabric printing works. She learned these skills from her aunt, also artist Dulcie Sharpe. She creates characters that reflect her life and life experiences in Alice Springs, such as birds, human figures, dolls, self portraits, and even alien beings.
She is collaborating with the Yarrenyty Arltere art center, located in the Aboriginal community of Larapinta Valley Town in Alice Springs, and collaborates with artists of Western
Awelye, Body Paint and Ceremonial Artifacts
Transient in nature, body paint designs have more latterly been painted in acrylic by famous artists such as Minnie Pwerle and her descendants.
The oldest form of Aboriginal Art, yet relatively lacking in longevity.
There are engravings on cave walls in Arnhem Land dating back at least 40,000 years.
Originally prepared using only natural earth pigments with vegetable or animal binders.
Originally practical objects, and now objects of beauty and importance.
Varied and exciting developments from traditional to contemporary.
Paintings on Canvas, Linen or Board
Inspired by Geoffrey Bardon in the early 1970's, and now one of the most acclaimed art movements in the world.
Albert Namatjira's name is synonymous with this style which largely concentrates on landscapes of the West McDonnell Ranges.
An opportunity to adapt traditional art, using new materials, for an outside market.
Many Indigenous Australian artists have embraced new technology and new media.
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