How is Aboriginal art authenticated at Art by Farquhar?

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.

Where do Art by Farquhar's artists come from?

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.

Can I buy Aboriginal art online from Art by Farquhar?

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.

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

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.

How much does Aboriginal art cost at Art by Farquhar?

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.

What is the Mamungari or Spirit Woman Dreaming?

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.

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

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.

What is the Piltati Tjukurpa story painted by Rhoda Tjitayi?

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.

Does Art by Farquhar offer art rental or consulting?

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.

Is Art by Farquhar an ethical Aboriginal art gallery?

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.

Chern'ee Sutton | Kalkadoon Artist

Chern'ee Sutton is a Kalkadoon woman and artist from Mount Isa, Queensland. She paints the Dreaming stories of her people in the Kalkadoon language - stories of country, family, animal and ancestral connection passed down through generations. In 2026, she became one of the most recognised First Nations artists in Australia when she was chosen to design the official Australian baton for the King's Baton Relay at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games Baton

When King Charles III launched the King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace in March 2025 - beginning a 500-day journey through all 74 nations and territories of the Commonwealth - Australia's contribution was entrusted to Chern'ee Sutton. Her design for the Australian baton was officially unveiled at Admiralty House in Sydney on 24 March 2026, just 120 days before the Opening Ceremony of Glasgow 2026.

"I wanted to represent all of Australia - the diverse regions and environments that we all call home, and the lands that we live on."

Australia's baton carries the word "welcome" inscribed on Scottish ash wood - the word drawn from King Charles's message to the Commonwealth. For Chern'ee, the appointment was a landmark moment for First Nations art on the global stage.

"I'm deeply honoured to be selected as the Aboriginal artist who will design the Australian baton for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. It means that First Nations art and history will be embraced on the global stage, sharing our rich and proud culture with the Commonwealth Sport family."

A long relationship with Commonwealth Games Australia

Chern'ee's appointment was not a surprise to those who have followed her career. She has been a collaborator with Commonwealth Games Australia since the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, contributing reconciliation artwork and a unity symbol that has featured across Australian team uniforms. The 2026 baton represents the culmination of a long and trusted partnership.

Kalkadoon culture and Dreaming stories

Chern'ee Sutton paints the stories of the Kalkadoon people - the Traditional Owners of the Mount Isa region in North West Queensland. Her works depict ancestral narratives in the Kalkadoon language, including stories of animals, country and the forces of nature that have sustained her people for generations. Each painting carries a title in language, connecting the work directly to its cultural origins.

Art by Farquhar and Chern'ee Sutton

Art by Farquhar has held and sold original works by Chern'ee Sutton, including Kangaroo Dreaming, Eagle Dreaming, Goanna Egg and Grow Big - each painted in acrylic on canvas and titled in the Kalkadoon language. These works are now part of private collections and are documented here as part of our exhibition history.

Art by Farquhar is a member of the Australian Aboriginal Art Association. Every painting we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and full provenance documentation.

View Chern'ee Sutton's Sold Works