What is Aboriginal Art? 

We collaborate with non-profit community governed organizations to bring contemporary Certified original Aboriginal art to America.

Australian Aboriginal Art translates, in part, an ongoing oral culture over 40,000 years old.

Known as the Dreamtime (Jukurrpa, Songlines), Aboriginal Art invites us into a deep and rich culture.

Extra-natural beings traveled through Australia, leaving an intricate web of Dreaming tracks, creating all there is to see. Giant Birds, Rainbow Serpents, Lighting men and many other beings created the Aboriginal people's world. 

These beings created the landscape and all that lives within it. They also formalized the laws of social and religious customs which remains at the core of their identity, guiding much of their daily life. 

The Dreaming encompasses the past, present, and future - it is experienced. Each Aboriginal artist inherits their Dreaming throughout generations. These people have the longest continuum of existence and share with us precious and amazing art.

The dotting technique creates a sense of motion or pulsing in the artwork, with a decorative quality of sparkle and shimmer that many artists and collectors seek out. Dotted emphasizes the sacred and ceremonies to communicate and praise ancestors for creating everything there is to see. 

By purchasing their art, you support their economic independence and create a source of pride for the artists.

LM FRAME & GALLERY acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their culture, to their elders, past, present and emerging. 

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THE MEANING OF DOT PAINTING

Australian Aboriginal dot painting is a unique and intricate art form deeply rooted in the cultural heritage and storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians. Here are some key aspects of its meaning:

Connection to the Land: Dot paintings often map out landscapes, detailing the lay of the land, the location of water sources, or the paths of ancestral spirits1.

Storytelling and Dreamtime: These artworks are closely tied to Dreamtime stories, which are the creation stories of the Aboriginal people. They depict the creation of the world, animals, and people, as well as the spiritual beings that inhabit the land.

Symbols and Patterns: The dots, lines, and shapes used in these paintings are not just decorative but carry significant meanings. For example, circles can represent meeting spots or waterholes, while U-shaped figures often depict people sitting around a campfire.

Spiritual and Ceremonial Significance: Dot paintings are used in various ceremonies and rituals, symbolizing different aspects of the individual’s identity, clan affiliations, or the purpose of the ceremony.

Historical Roots: While contemporary dot painting gained prominence in the late 20th century, the use of dots in Aboriginal art can be traced back to ancient rock and cave paintings.

These paintings are not just visually captivating but also serve as a profound means of preserving and communicating the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Aboriginal Australians.