Best Aboriginal Dot Art: Ethical Buys for Your Home

Colourful, inspiring and rich in culture, traditional and contemporary, the best Aboriginal dot art is making its way into home interiors. From large Indigenous art prints to handcrafted sculptures, each form of Aboriginal artwork celebrates the tradition of storytelling from the world’s oldest living culture. Each piece depicts Dreamtime stories around country, family and spiritual homelands.

With galleries and shopfronts celebrating Aboriginal cultures and selling Aboriginal wall art, it is important to be mindful when purchasing your pieces. Ensuring the artist and their communities are benefiting from the sale is non-negotiable.

To help you on your way, we've rounded up the best places to source authentic artwork that comes directly from the artist and indigenous communities. 

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this article may contain references to people who have passed away.

ArtArk

An online marketplace of ethically sourced Indigenous artwork, ArtArk supports the artist and their community through a sustainable and ethical platform, meaning the money from each sale goes directly to the Aboriginal people through fair payment.

Here, you can find a range of aboriginal traditional and contemporary paintings and Arnhem Land Weaving, where the artist uses traditional bush dyes and pandanus leaves to create sculptures, baskets and bags.

Browse the artist profiles, including that of acclaimed artist Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri to learn more about their challenges and triumphs.

Browse the collection online.

Mbantua

Located in Alice Springs, Mbantua is a fine art gallery and cultural museum with an online presence. Browse their website for authentic artwork by Aboriginal artists from the Utopia region and Arnhem Land. The Aboriginal dot paintings come in varying sizes and price points.

For something a little different, Mbantua collaborates with Utopia Australia, the go-to for contemporary Aboriginal dot art designs across giftware. Artists from the Utopia region have their vibrant designs featured on notebooks, cushion covers, tote bags, and cooler bags.

64 Todd Mall, Alice Springs, NT

Papunya Tjupi Arts

Papunya, a small town 250 km northwest of Alice Springs, is known to be the birthplace of the Western Desert dot-painting movement. Here you'll find Tjupi Arts, a 100% Aboriginal-owned and directed community arts organisation that services around 100 indigenous Australian artists from Papunya and surrounding outstations.

You can visit the art centre and purchase directly from the artist while learning about their journey and rich culture. Alternatively, you can purchase Aboriginal dreamtime art via the online store. 

For more artwork from the same region, Papunya Tula Artists has a beautiful collection of artwork for sale. 

PMB 101 via Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Japingka Aboriginal Art

Based out of Perth, Japingka Aboriginal Art Gallery has over 4,500 authentic Aboriginal dreamtime art in stock – large paintings, dot art, artefacts, and landscape art – all available at various prices to suit every price tag.

Browse the artist's collections, including work from George Ward Tjungurrayi and Clarise Tunking. Their website is a wealth of information, not only about the artists who created the work but of Indigenous culture, stories and the symbols portrayed in the art.

47 High Street, Fremantle, Western Australia

Bluethumb

One of Australia’s largest online art marketplaces, Bluethumb allows art lovers to buy directly from emerging and established artists through their website. It's been a real game-changer in the world of interiors. Browse through an incredible amount of art across mediums and collections, including their vast selection of Aboriginal dot art.

You can browse through paintings with traditional dot techniques to contemporary designs. To make it easy to find your ideal Aboriginal dreamtime art piece, the site allows you to narrow your search down by budget, size, orientation and collection.

Browse the collection online here.

Kate Owen Gallery

Over three light-filled floors in Sydney’s inner-west, the Kate Owen Gallery showcases major exhibitions of Indigenous artists, both established and emerging. Kate Owen also has a dedicated Indigenous art studio in Alice Springs, which allows them to source central and Western art directly from the artists.

The artwork is also sourced from the Kimberley’s and Top End. Purchase artwork online or from the gallery, from Aboriginal dot art to contemporary landscapes.

680 Darling Street, Rozelle, NSW

The Artery

Ethical, contemporary and affordable are the guiding principles behind The Artery in Sydney. Many of their featured artists hail from the Northern Territory, where they create art that tells their story of connection with the land, their families and their communities.

Purchasing Aboriginal dreamtime art from The Artery – online or from their Darlinghurst-based gallery – means directly supporting the artist and their communities. 

Shop 2, The Westbury, 221 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

Artbank

Why buy when you can rent the artwork for a fraction of the price? A self-funding government initiative supports contemporary Australian artists by acquiring their artwork and leasing it to businesses and individuals.

Artbank has over 10,000 works spanning multiple disciplines, giving the broader community access to some of the best examples of Australian contemporary art movements, including Aboriginal dot art.

Artbank is located in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth (or browse online)

Daisy in Dots

Looking to add a touch of cultural depth and contemporary flair to your space with Aboriginal art prints? Look no further than Daisy Hill's beautiful Aboriginal dot art, Daisy in Dots.

Nestled in the heart of Yugambeh Country on the Gold Coast, Daisy infuses her art with a profound connection to her heritage and surroundings. Her work is a testament to her intuitive painting, carrying a serene, earthy palette inspired by the hinterland and the sea.

Daisy's dedication shines through her meticulous creations, often drawing from the sun, water, and sand. The beauty of her Aboriginal dreamtime art lies in the personal stories and meanings she weaves into each piece. Daisy’s art is a heartfelt embrace of her ancestry, a modern testament to cultural roots in a contemporary world.

Browse the collection online here.

Otis Hope Carey

Otis Hope Carey is a pro-surfer-turned-artist who navigates the waves of tradition with a laid-back charm, and this cool vibe allows him to seamlessly blend the past and present through a contemporary take on Aboriginal dot art.

Hailing from Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung land in northern New South Wales, Otis draws on ancient symbolism with a fresh twist, creating a connection between family, culture, and the modern world. Otis uses his artwork to tell stories and spark conversations about Aboriginal rights and mental health. 

Browse the collection online here.

Freestone Art

Freestone Art's contemporary Aboriginal dot art might just have your ideal piece. Hailing from the stunning Awabakal Country in Newcastle, Lauren, following in her father's artistic footsteps, brings a fresh, earthy palette to life.

She is inspired by her Wiradjuri lineage and Gumbaynggirr Country roots, which radiate the textures and colours of her beloved land onto her art. With a unique blend of mediums and a strong connection to her heritage, Lauren weaves a personal touch into each piece.

So, if you do get to own a Freestone Art piece, know that you're more than hanging decor on your wall; you are hanging a piece of her ancestral story on your wall. It's a beautiful connection to both past and present. 

Browse the collection online here.

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