Aboriginal Australians have been walking this continent for more than 50 thousand years. With a deep, intricate, and exquisitely rich history, they comprise about 10 per cent of the Australian population today. Dispersed around the whole continent, their roots are alive and well still.
Many people with aboriginal heritage treasure it greatly, nurture it and express it. Two of those people are mother and daughter Lauren Jarrett and Melissa Greenwood. Deeply connected with their indigenous roots and their experiences as indigenous women, Lauren and Melissa pour their creativity into creating masterful works of art that are meant to connect the world and share their stories.
Working under the name Miimi and Jiinda, their pieces reflect the beauty of the earth and the nature that surrounds us in a unique and fresh way, even though they are heavy with historical influences, as is the creators’ intention. Alongside these themes, themes of unity between people are also very present and depicted in creative ways, using unique ways of expression and colours behind which significance is great.
If you’re a fan of original and distinctive art and would like to add something like it to your home, here are a few reasons why buying Miimi and Jiinda art is definitely the right step.
An Authentic Experience
As I said before, Jarrett and Greenwood are all about sharing their experiences, parts of their culture and their history with the rest of the world, so the artworks they produce are completely one-of-a-kind and offer a unique and authentic experience you can’t get anywhere else.
Even though their art is quite contemporary, feeling the primordial vibes within is completely unavoidable, as is the message the artists are trying to convey.
By drawing their inspiration from mother nature herself they are able to reflect perfectly the influence she has on all of us, while still putting their own little twist on the matter and producing pieces that are ever-changing and diverse.
When looking at one of their works you get a feeling of deep connection to something much bigger than you and every time you glance it seems as though a new bond is created.
Straightforward, yet still woven with its own kind of mystery and secrecy, the Miimi and Jiinda art tells a powerful story and allows you a little peek at what it means to be in touch with your roots and the love you hold for this country and its wonders. If you ask me, that’s an authentic experience, something you can’t get anywhere else.
A Great Variety Within
Just as Aboriginal history is colourful and complex, so are the works of Miimi & Jiinda. Each painting tells its own tale, but they all connect, like all things, within history and nature. These two motifs are inseparable when it comes to Miimi and Jiinda prints.
Highly detailed, each work has a background that’s explained in full on the website. From chronicles of family and friends connecting with each other and working together to subtle, yet unmistakeable whispers of nature’s eternity, her subtle ability to regenerate herself, and the way their ancestors lived in harmony with her principles, Miimi and Jiinda speak much louder through their work than any voice ever could.
Even though the works are filled with these raw themes they are still made in a way that would work within any home, any home decor style, and any room. Their whole creation process and the materials they use are very concentrated on being eco-friendly and sustainable, another important principle and lesson that is to be learned.
Each of their works features a harmonious dance between colours, with main shades ranging from earthy tones to ocean blues, ending with bold pinks and soothing oranges.
Completely Handmade Wonders
Jarrett and Greenwood don’t just paint, at least not in the way that pops to mind when someone mentions painting. Highly complex, their works are made with archival inks applied to archival cotton canvases, guaranteeing longevity that’s up to par with many famous artworks we’ve all heard about.
Their style is quite distinctive and is deeply in touch with their Aboriginal roots, something that is obvious as soon as you take a look at their work. The same primaeval concepts and designs are given a sort of modern twist and catch the eye in a totally different way. Just by looking at the art, you get an idea of how much love and work has been poured into it and how much real history lives between those strokes.
All their prints are available in a variety of sizes to fit anyone’s needs and are available in either an oak frame or a frame made of recycled timber. This concludes the whole message of care and respect for nature and creates a completely iconic piece that’s in sync with everything around it, from times long past to futures that are yet to come.
