Aboriginal
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The meaning of mandala comes from the Sanskrit word for both “CIRCLE” and “CENTRE” Even though it may be dominated by other geometric shapes like squares or triangles, a mandala will always remain a concentric (CIRCLE) structure. Mandalas offer balancing visual elements, symbolizing unity and harmony. The meanings of individual mandalas is usually different and unique to each mandala. For some, the goal of the mandala is to serve as a tool on one’s spiritual journey as it symbolizes cosmic and psychic order. For others, the mandala is used as a counter-balancing mechanism of one’s own psyche, (The spirit or soul) and a way for us to focus or meditate our way into becoming a whole person.
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The lagoon was of course not blue. the blue of the sky is false colour obtained from the exchange of the red and blue channels of an infrared picture. The photo was taken in Geelong at the Aboriginal Craft & Cultural Interpretation Centre – Narana Creations. They have a beautiful walk and lots of artwork to buy. It’s a great chance to learn a little more about Australia’s real history. If it sounds like a plug then I guess it is although only by someone who’s been there once and was very impressed. It’s my first infrared lake so I’m happy with the results.
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Cedric, one of Sydney’s street performers. I recently won the Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers Traditional Portraiture International Photographer of the Year 2008 with this shot of Cedric.
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Where the Future and Past meet. PS: Save the Aboriginal Art Group on Red Bubble. They plan on shutting us down on the 12th.
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Hand illustration with pencil
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Portrait of an Australian aborigine
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Aboriginal (spiritually-centred) culture is dying, slowly but surely withering within most who claim such heritage — contaminated, corrupted, polluted — disappearing before my living eyes. My heart, my spirit ‘sings’ when ever I have the opportunity to get a glimpse of its remnants, its power, its potency within those few who still struggle to embody the essence of this most ancient ways of relating and living amongst these modern daze. The younger ones mostly want to be wrappers, get down, and boogie, in acculturated and soul-numbing manner. It is the ways of these times, no fault nor blame, it just is for most. For years I have pined the loss of the spiritual-centre of the Aborigines and their cultural Laws and principles. A loss not only to those of the Aboriginal nations of this country, but also a loss to all of us, of meaning and perspective regarding our inter-connectedness to all that is. I am privileged to know this young man. I know his mother, and I knew his Grandfather. I know his story, his struggles and challenges. And I have witnessed his smile, when he dances in the way of the ancients — I see “them” light-up his being, whenever “they” are sung-up, to dance within him. My heart sings for that time, that moment, that glimpse. / And then all returns to normal… I trust he can continue to weather the “storms” that gather around him too often in the people of his kind. I can only hope he grows stronger from each battle he overcomes, calling on the essence of his Spirit from within his body, beneath his skin. I have done this image as a gift to that young man, and to his ill and ailing mother. I wish to share this further, to others whom may hear the humming of the Storm Dreamer — I feel its time to dance, to “dream”, to clear the toxins and the toxic once again, anew… This image has been Featured in the following RB Group: 1 In The Beginning – Ancient Practices; Gods and Goddesses, and Enchanting Powerful Photo Manipulation.
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The rock is sacred to the local Anunga Aborigines. Ayers Rock is the popular English designation (named after Sir Henry Ayers, a 19th century Australian governor). However, the rock’s official appellation is Uluru, the one given by the Anunga Aborigines. dinner out in the desert, watching the full moon rise Digital photography / Composition of three images
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/ Binda an aboriginal name meaning ‘deep water’ / I originally drew Binda in pencil and coloured her later in Photoshop / this is a recent drawing I completed a couple of weeks ago / /
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This is a girl playing the ukulele on the sideline of a football match. It was the clown’s ukulele, who performs and entertains the children at the sports carnival. He leaves various items including unicycles and skateboards for the children to play with. This little girl caught my attention. Most children are running around and having fun – running, jumping and playing – whereas she just sat alone for a few short minutes, by herself. Behind her a game of football was being played in the background. Hard to believe.
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WARNING This item displays the names of some deceased members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait community. No offence is intended, however members of the Indigenous Australian community should be aware of its content if imagery or text associated with recently deceased members of their community does cause cultural harm or offence. BACK BY REQUEST 28 MARCH 2008 With the Australian Federal Government’s apology to the Stolen Generation on 13/2/08, I’ve seen quite a few ‘Sorry’ Tshirts doing the rounds. I like most of the designs I’ve seen, however I wanted to create something that highlighted the apology, but also points out that there’s a lot more things (both bad and good) that we can’t afford to forget. Enter the Sorry Cloud based on Tag Clouds that you see on the web these days (see example here ) The basic premise is that sites tag news items and the cloud displays those tags in varying font sizes e.g. the more interest in a particular tag, the bigger the font. It gives people a quick way to see what’s big in the news at that particular time. My cloud is a representation of what I think should be most important. The tags are made up of issues, people and events. Some I consider to be important because they are issues that need to be tackled, others I have included as important because I think they should be celebrated. It was important to me that the cloud wasn’t just full of negative sentiment. I understand that this is highly subjective and many will agree or disagree. I don’t expect anyone to agree with every level of importance that I have assigned to each tag. Even as I was putting it together I struggled with how much weight to give some tags. I eventually decided that it started as a symbolic image and didn’t need to get too literal in it’s application. I also acknowledge that the tags that have made it to the final product are by no means an exhaustive list of issues/people/events. Again, it is simply a representative snapshot. Finally, I am new to redbubble and new to public political comment. I think the image is within the content guidelines, but am happy to be advised if this isn’t the case and will be happy to amend the design to conform if required. Also available on a Card
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Another collaboration with the fabulous Mel Brackstone http://www.redbubble.com/people/melbrackstone Ive run out of name the picture ideas!
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Buddha reached enlightenment, whilst sitting under a variety of Fig tree known as Ficus religiosa so I’ve read They never mention his Aboriginal — as in, absolute original — mates!! ~ DAZstudio models, composed in Bryce
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Fiery red sunrises have often been a feature and a great experience of camping at Batton Hill in the North Simpson Desert.The black silhoutted trees and messe form a strong contrast against the fiery red sky
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Captured in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands, during a tour with Desert Tracks in 2006. For me, a symbol of Black and White Australia coming together. Free of fear and ignorance, we may find a common way forward. Love, peace and happiness to you all. AP Lands, South Australia, 2006. [Creative Effects: Brightness and Shadow adjustments, Omni spotlight with Photoshop]
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Bardi ‘Saltwater’ people at England’s most famous sacred site Stonehenge: Photo: © Julian Andrews. Irrgil / Marrga is a words used by the Bardi ‘Saltwater’ people meaning boomerang & shield. The Bardi people are from the Dampier Peninsula situated around 200 kilometres north-east of Broome, Western Australia. They are coastal people who have looked to the land, open waters, tidal flats and mangrove creeks for thousands of years for food, law and traditions. Even to this day Bardi people continue to practice their culture and to live this way of life. About Laminated Prints: Laminated prints are affordable, high–quality prints of the great work on RedBubble. Buying laminated prints is an easy way of providing encouragement to the artist, and still having change for that huge mounted print for the living room. Definitely the “impulse buy” of the art world. Each print is available in 5 seasons: Summer Print Winter Print / Spring Print / Autumn Print / Monsoon Print – Black White. /
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The guys from Wardan Aboriginal Centre really put on a wonderful traditional performance for us at the Busselton Beach Festival…. the music and dance was spectacular and fascinating to see. The amazing part was how many children from the audience got up to dance as well, given the fact that judging by this face, it might have been a little “scary”!!!! More images can be found here Any profits from the sale of these images will be donated to the Wardan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Please enjoy!
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The Keeper fires our imagination with Earthly wisdom and understanding, let us embrace his ideas and explore other forms of expression. Music – Dreamtime Please join The Phoenix Appeal and see all the other artists that are helping victims of The Bushfires in whatever way they can. Your work counts and Australia needs your support….Please Help! Please visit all the appeal groups that have been set up on Redbubble the Phoenix Appeal for the Victorian Bushfires and the associated Phoenix Group & The Victorian Bushfires Wildlife Appeal and the associated Wildlife Appeal Group
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Many of the Australian Aboriginal artists are women. I was fortunate to be given permission to take this photo, as with many indigenous cultures there are differing thoughts and beliefs relating to images of themselves and hence “candid” photography can be in some circumstances, very offensive. / Many people believe that the patterns and symbols used in this art are “random” and/or “abstract”, however it is usually well structured with many recognisable symbols used to represent men, women , babies, creatures both in their daily lives and mythical traditions, along with features of their country. / It’s a pity that some “non-indigenous” and either unwitting, or plain unscrupulous people replicate this art in a random manner without the true understanding of the art and its representation. And many make some very big profits from this deception. (Canon 300D – Sigma 18-200mm OS lens) Artist location: Darwin / Background: Kakadu
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On Wednesday 13 February 2008, the Federal Australian government will begin the process of saying ‘sorry’ to our indigenous population. / Primarily for the forced removal of aboriginal children from their parents. These children were then put in orphanages or white foster families. / The individuals involved have come to be known as the ‘stolen generation.’ / This Government is the first one to agree to say ‘sorry’ for the events of the past which have permanently scarred relations between indigenous and european/celtic Australians. / It is considered by many to be vital to the healing process for all Australians. / I for one think it’s great.
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An Aboriginal Elder of GUNDUNDARRA tribe, Blue Mountains National Park, NSW.
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and yes, people love clouds, but even more, we looove a sunset. especially when it’s original. an original sunset painting turned into an electronic glow. (altered via photoshop) and in breaking news-this painting (the original) sold at the weekend exhibition! Gold!
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