点评:This art gallery is a short distance away from the retail centre of Alice Springs where there are several galleries within walking distance of each other selling indigenous artwork. However, it is definitely worthwhile making the short drive to visit Mbantua Gallery, whether anticipating buying a painting or just to wander through looking at the very extensive range of art and artefacts that they have there.
The premises comprise several rooms opening off each other and it is quite an adventure seeking out wonderful items. As well as new works on canvas or made as objects there are older pieces too, including artefacts which were once included in a museum display by the gallery owner.
Gallery manager Simone very willingly shared her knowledge with us whilst just encouraging us to look around without any pressure to buy. Of course, we did come away with a couple of 'treasures' which Simone expertly packed and shipped home for us. We also had the most amazing opportunity and privilege to have a lengthy conversation with the CEO of the gallery, Tim Jennings. From his years in the territory as a collector and gallerist he has obtained a most extensive background and detailed knowledge of the indigenous culture, its art and artefacts, and many of its artists and their art.
We encourage everyone to visit Mbantua Gallery even if only to look at what is there - it is an amazing place and well worth the short trip to it.
翻译:该艺术画廊距离爱丽丝泉的零售中心不远,那里有几家画廊,彼此步行即可到达,出售本土艺术品。然而,无论是打算购买一幅画还是只是漫步欣赏那里种类繁多的艺术品和手工艺品,驱车一小段时间参观姆班图亚画廊绝对是值得的。
该场所由几个相互开放的房间组成,寻找美妙的物品是一次相当大的冒险。除了画布上的新作品或实物制作的作品外,还有一些较旧的作品,包括画廊老板曾经在博物馆展出的文物。
画廊经理西蒙娜非常乐意与我们分享她的知识,同时鼓励我们四处看看,没有任何购买的压力。当然,我们确实带走了一些“宝藏”,西蒙娜熟练地为我们打包并运回家。我们还有最令人惊叹的机会和荣幸与画廊首席执行官蒂姆·詹宁斯进行了长时间的交谈。在该地区担任收藏家和画廊主的这些年里,他对土著文化、艺术和手工艺品以及许多艺术家和他们的艺术获得了最广泛的背景和详细的了解。
我们鼓励每个人参观姆班图亚画廊,即使只是为了看看那里有什么——这是一个令人惊叹的地方,非常值得短途旅行。