Creative Native Perth

The largest specialist retailer of authentic Aboriginal art, didgeridoos, and unique gifts in WA

Established in 1987, Creative Native has grown to become the largest specialist retailer of authentic Aboriginal art, didgeridoos, and unique gifts in WA

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 24/10/2024

Bush Medicine Leaves by Heather Long Pitjara 🌿
Under the guidance of her mother and many other prominent related artists from her extended Pitjara family, Heather is now beginning to grow her own reputation and individual style. Whilst her mother’s art mainly focuses on the Bush Medicine Leaves (like this painting), Heather’s main topic is “Bush Yam Dreaming”.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 21/10/2024

The Great Race by Geoffrey Woods 🦘
Geoff’s painting style is traditional, but unique and inspired by the Dreamtime stories of his people. He painted stories from his country that had been passed down to him from his tribal elders for many generations.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 16/10/2024

Another gorgeous rendition of Bush Medicine Leaves by Bernadine Johnson Kemarre. Admirers of the medicine bush leaf paintings often observe their mesmerizing
attraction. People are captivated by how the paintings appear to be in motion in
front of their eyes, like the leaves on the canvas are blowing in the
wind.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 14/10/2024

A stunning new work in from Joy Pitjara, this is Bush Yam Seeds.
The Dreaming or Jukurrpa Stories concerning the Bush Yam often underscore its role in fostering abundance and emphasize the traditional responsibility of equitably sharing food resources.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 10/10/2024

Witness the breathtaking movement of Bush Medicine Leaves by Bernadine Johnson Kemarre.
Bush medicine leaves are used in traditional healing for ailments ranging from flu symptoms to cuts and scrapes.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 08/10/2024

Another gorgeous colourway for lovers of Belinda Golder Kngwarreye's Women's Ceremony pieces!
In these incredible artworks, the artist combines her place of origin with pivotal elements such as bush tucker and waterholes, which hold paramount significance in women's extensive bush ceremonies.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 19/09/2024

Impactful and bold, this is Songlines by Yondee.
Songlines represent extensive Creation narratives that traverse the country, delineating significant geographical and sacred sites within Aboriginal culture. For contemporary Aboriginal artists, songlines are not only a wellspring of inspiration but also a repository of crucial cultural knowledge.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 17/09/2024

Another gorgeous colourway of the much loved Bush Yam by Jeannie Mills Pwerle
Jeannie's paintings capture the viewer's attention as their eyes meander across the canvas, enjoying the harmonies and subtle variations in each brushstroke—no two are the same.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 12/09/2024

In shades of luscious green, we present Bush Yam Seeds by Joy Pitjara.
The Dreaming or Jukurrpa Stories concerning the Bush Yam often underscore its role in fostering abundance and emphasize the traditional responsibility of equitably sharing food resources.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 09/09/2024

This is a stunning new work from Perth-based artist Yondee. Entitled Gnamma Holes, it is one of two new works from the artist now available through our website (link in bio).

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 05/09/2024

Goanna Dreaming by Midland-based artist Christine Winmar 🦎
Christine was taught to paint by her father, a renowned artist and didgeridoo craftsman. He taught her many aspects and techniques of Noongar art which are reflected in her work today.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 02/09/2024

Bush Medicine Leaves by Delvine Petyarre provides subtlety and texture with it's monochromatic palette
Delvine's paintings continue the tradition of Anmatyerre women at Utopia who maintain the ceremonies and activities that are focused on maintaining the resources of the land.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 29/08/2024

For lovers of a soft yet bright colour scheme, let us introduce you to Women's Ceremony by Bernadine Johnson Kemarre 💙
Bernadine Kemarre is a rising star in contemporary Aboriginal art. Bernadine comes from a family of famous artists, including Abie Loy and Josie Petrick Kemarre, who emerged from the Utopia area in the NT.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 27/08/2024

Creation Story by Beverley Pickett 🦎
Beverley, born in 1955, in Gnowangerup, WA is a Noongar woman. She is a versatile artist, who paints traditional Aboriginal stories and legends; relating in particular to the natural environment and often using animals as central subjects.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 21/08/2024

New In: Three new Bush Yam Seeds works from Utopia artist Jeannie Mills Pwerle.
The linear work in Jeannie's artworks represents the impressive root system of the yam, and dots represent its seeds.
Learn more about this artist's work through our website (link in bio).

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 19/08/2024

Bush Medicine Leaves by Bernadine Johnson Kemarre 🌸
Bernadine comes from a family of famous artists, including Abie Loy and Josie Petrick Kemarre, who have emerged from the Utopia area in the Northern Territory.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 16/08/2024

Bush Tucker Dreaming by Justin Ronberg.
Justin’s images show his connection with the Australian outback (bush). His creations are earthy, vibrant, and full of life.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 14/08/2024

Bush Tucker Dreaming by Rachael Nambula 🌿
Through her vibrant and intricate Bush Tucker designs, Rachael depicts various traditional foods collected by women, such as seeds, berries, witchetty grubs, goannas, and leaves used for bush medicine.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 10/08/2024

One of a series of new works by Joy Pitjara, this Bush Yam Seeds painting is truly striking.
Visit our website to view the full range of Joy Pitjara's incredible work.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 08/08/2024

A snippet of Seven Sisters & Grandmothers' Country by established Utopia artist, Michelle Possum.
Michelle's art predominantly features aerial perspectives of her formative landscapes, accentuating indigenous cultural iconography.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 06/08/2024

Songlines by Yondee is new to the gallery and available to view today.
Songlines represent extensive Creation narratives that traverse the country, delineating significant geographical and sacred sites within Aboriginal culture.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 01/08/2024

Introducing a bright pop of colour to your feed with Soakages by Abie Loy Kemarre 🌈
This artwork depicts water soakages, which are positioned in various significant places in the artist’s homeland Utopia in Central Australia.

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 30/07/2024

New In: Rochelle Mbitjana Bird's Womens Ceremony 🪹
Which do you prefer - warm or cool tone?

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 26/07/2024

Swipe to view the full artwork ➡️
These gorgeous works, both entitled Dancing Winds, are new to the gallery from Dumbleyung artist Yondee. Discover more about these works through our online catalogue (link in bio).

Photos from Creative Native Perth's post 24/07/2024

A close-up of Women's Ceremony by Marcia Reid Nangala 🌞
Marcia's works are primarily 'Women's Tingari' depictions of her country and the sacred women's sites between the communities of Kintore and Kiwirrkurra in the Western Desert of Central Australia.

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