This catalogue of First Nations Australian art represents Karin’s collection of carefully selected works amassed over the past 20 years and now being offered for sale through Winmark Gallery. Some are works of award winning artists, others are works that ‘spoke’ to her and with which she fell in love. All reflect works she found visually stunning and emotionally engaging.

The collection represents a diversity of styles from a variety of regions of this big continent. Australian Aboriginal art has a history spanning tens of thousands of years, making it the oldest continuous tradition of art-making in the world. From the intricate paintings in the desert regions to the stunning bark paintings and rock art in the north, the art forms are diverse. Aboriginal art serves a common purpose: to communicate ancestral ties and a deep connection to the land. The spiritual beliefs are reflected in the ceremonial art and dreamtime stories which are passed down through generations by storytelling.

Contemporary Aboriginal art is highly collectable and has drawn worldwide attention. First Nations artists possess an extraordinary talent for composition, colour and visual storytelling. Today many galleries and museums around the world showcase the unique styles.