This collection of illustrative works impart tribal wisdom on a selection of bush medicines, and demonstrates how they are still an important practice today.
Esther's beautiful big, bold Leaves paintings feature dried medicinal leaves. These leaves are crushed, mixed with fat from kangaroos and echidnas and the resulting ointment applied topically to faces and hair so that its powerful aroma would linger and aid in the relief of colds.
These small paintings come pre-stretched, ready to hang and wrapped in our bespoke tissue paper and boxes.
Laurie's works are simplistic in design, offering something more subtle for your walls.
From Ampilatwatja, he focuses each work on a different bush medicine.
Online it's easy to overlook finer detailed pieces. Small thumbnails hide the intrinsic attraction and substance that these paintings have.
It takes a closer look to be able to give them the appreciation they deserve...
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Dale grew up visiting the remote region of Utopia as a child, has worked professionally with Utopia artists for more than 20 years and has curated numerous exhibitions around the globe. She brings a unique perspective and insight into artist motives, techniques and background to the design process.