Originated in the TIWI Islands off the coast of Austrailia. Secluded by high winds and insane waves, the TIWI peoples culture has been carried through traditional customs from generation to generation through song, dance and ART.
BARK ART was created by the TIWI using natural elements found around them: Bark, tree branches, ground ochres…they used basic earth picments: black, red, white, green and oranges. Bark Art is characterized by strong geometric patterns, bold colors and sometimes animal-spirits.