Question 1

How is Aboriginal art authenticated at Art by Farquhar?

Accepted Answer

Every painting sold at Art by Farquhar comes with a Certificate of Authenticity documenting the artist, their community, the story behind the work, and provenance details. Art by Farquhar is a proud member of the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA), which binds members to a strict code of conduct ensuring artists are treated fairly, transparently and with respect.

Question 2

Where do Art by Farquhar's artists come from?

Accepted Answer

Art by Farquhar works directly with artists and their families from two of Australia's most significant Indigenous art regions: the Central Desert of the Northern Territory, including communities such as Willowra and Yuendumu; and the APY Lands of South Australia, home to artists from Ernabella (Pukatja), Watarru and surrounding homelands. The gallery has built direct relationships with artists over many years.

Question 3

Can I buy Aboriginal art online from Art by Farquhar?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Art by Farquhar's full collection is available to purchase online at farquhar.art, with shipping available Australia-wide and internationally. Paintings can be purchased as unstretched canvas or stretched and ready to hang (stretching available for Adelaide customers). The gallery is also open in person at 1070 South Road, Edwardstown, South Australia.

Question 4

What is the APY Lands and why is the art significant?

Accepted Answer

The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands is an Aboriginal-owned area of approximately 103,000 square kilometres in the far north-west of South Australia. Artists from the APY Lands paint stories passed down through their families — Dreaming stories that connect people to their country, culture and ancestors. Art by Farquhar works closely with APY Lands artists including Janice Stanley, Rhoda Tjitayi, Susan Tjitayi and Renae Nakamarra Nelson.

Question 5

How much does Aboriginal art cost at Art by Farquhar?

Accepted Answer

Art by Farquhar's collection ranges from small works under $500 through to major statement pieces over $10,000. Pricing reflects canvas size, artist reputation, complexity of the work and cultural significance. The gallery does not discount — prices reflect the genuine value of each work and the fair payment made directly to artists.

Question 6

What is the Mamungari or Spirit Woman Dreaming?

Accepted Answer

Mamungari (also called Mamungari-Nya) is a creation story from the APY Lands describing Spirit Women travelling across country. It is a story passed down through family lineage and belongs to specific custodians. At Art by Farquhar, Renae Nakamarra Nelson — granddaughter of celebrated Papunya Tula artist Michael Jagamarra Nelson — paints the Mamungari story taught to her by her grandmother Manyitjanu Lennon.

Question 7

What is the Pantu or Salt Lake story painted by Janice Stanley?

Accepted Answer

Pantu is the Pitjantjatjara word for salt lake. Janice Stanley, a third-generation artist from Ernabella in the APY Lands, paints the salt lakes near Mt Connor as part of the Seven Sisters creation story. Her distinctive contemporary style depicts these ancient lakes from a bird's eye view, using flowing lines and vibrant colour to capture the shimmering desert landscape.

Question 8

What is the Piltati Tjukurpa story painted by Rhoda Tjitayi?

Accepted Answer

Piltati Tjukurpa is an ancestral creation story belonging to the Tjitayi family from Pukatja in the APY Lands. The story follows two sisters, Wanyinta and Alartjatjarra, who travelled Piltati with their husbands hunting and gathering food. Rhoda Tjitayi, born 1969, paints this story passed down from her grandmother. Rhoda's work is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Question 9

Does Art by Farquhar offer art rental or consulting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Art by Farquhar offers an art rental service for businesses and individuals in Adelaide looking to display original Aboriginal art in their space. The gallery also provides no-obligation art consultation for those looking to select works for home or commercial interiors. Contact the gallery at farquhar.art for more information.

Question 10

Is Art by Farquhar an ethical Aboriginal art gallery?

Accepted Answer

Art by Farquhar is a member of the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA), the national industry body committed to ethical and fair trade practices in Aboriginal art. The gallery works directly with artists and their families, ensures fair payment, and provides full provenance documentation with every work. The gallery does not source art from third parties or secondary markets.

Contemporary Indigenous Art

Selected paintings

"My Country" Damien and Yilpi Marks 206cm x 114cm

"Pututju" Rhoda Tjitayi 195cm x 167cm

"Minyma Malilu" Carolanne Ken 150cm x 147cm

"My Country (Utopia)" Janet Golder Kngwarreye 182cm x 116cm

"Pantu (Salt Lake)" Janice Stanley 170cm x 86cm

"My Country (The Landscape)" Julieanne Turner Nungurrayi 150cm x 97cm

"Seven Sisters" Teresa Punami Mula Pimangka 97cm x 88cm

"Awelye" Karen Bird Ngale 138cm x 81cm

"Sand Dunes (Tali)" Maureen Nampijinpa Hudson 150cm x 91cm

"Minyma Malilu" Teresa Baker 103cm x 60cm

"Sand Dunes" Debbie Napaljarri Brown 140cm x 88cm

"My Country" Delvine Pitjara 212cm x 106cm

"Rainbow Snake and Waterhole" Debra Umala 147cm x 101cm

"Country Landscape" Farron Furber Jampitjinpa 109cm x 95cm

"Nguru Munu Tjukula" Audrey Brumby 90cm x 60cm

Meet the artists

Janet Golder Kngwarreye

Janice Stanley

Bernadine Johnson Kemarre

Jeannie Mills Pwerle

Maureen Nampijinpa Hudson

Debra Nangala McDonald

Karen Bird Ngale

Rhoda Tjitayi

Carolanne Ken

Julieanne Nungurrayi Turner

Renae Nakamarra Nelson