women's past, present, future

Postcard printed with a photograph of four Maori women outdoors performing poi (dance) wearing headbands; variation on korowai (tag cloak), piupiu (flax skirts) and holding poi (ball on string) in their right hands; Aotearoa (New Zealand), ca. 1900.

Markings of the sand crabs

This piece who's the small little sand balls and holes the sand crabs dig into the sand to burrow into, leaving the most glorious patterns behind. Travelling in huge packs sand crabs are a symbol of renewal in Aboriginal culture.

This piece was purchased by a lovely woman in Emerald Beach to add to her art collection.

Spirit in the land, lakes and mountain 1986

Wanamurraganya 1989

Utopia Art: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Few Aboriginal art movements have had a greater impact on the international art world than Utopia Art. Emerging from the Utopia region of Central Australia, this extraordinary movement transformed ancient cultural knowledge into some of the most celebrated contemporary artworks ever produced in Australia.

Home to renowned artists such as Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Utopia became famous for paintings inspired by Dreaming stories, bush foods, ceremonial traditions, and the seasonal rhythms of Country. Unlike many Western Desert paintings, Utopia artists developed highly individual styles ranging from delicate dot fields and batik-inspired patterns to sweeping abstract compositions that rival the world's greatest modern painters.

At its heart, Utopia Art is about connection—to ancestors, Country, ceremony, and the enduring knowledge embedded within the desert landscape. Through their paintings, artists mapped sacred places, celebrated cultural identity, and shared stories that have been passed down through generations.

Goddess of the Day - Yhi, the Aboriginal goddess of light. Yhi is also the creator goddess of the Karraur. She’s a goddess that enjoys giving her creations what they want and she enjoys dancing and watching others dance as well.