12th June 2012
In the art workshop at Wallace Rockhole, Glenys was working on a painting.
We were shown a video which told a story of how one man, a teacher, worked very hard to encourage the indigenous people of Central Australia to make a profitable business from their art. While some of his efforts were successful, it was, and still is, a very difficult process, with many obstacles along the way, including working through a culture of exploitation of the people. Slowly, these artists are receiving encouragement and recognition.
From paintings around the walls:
Image from http://www.aboriginalartshop.com/FAQ/faq.html
We were given a sheet similar to this, explaining various symbols and their meanings, and set to work, painting a bookmark.
Watching the video, at the workshop. It was a fun activity.
Some of us with our bookmarks. Don’t they look great!
Our bookmarks.
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