Aboriginal Dot Painting

Dot painting is more than just a style of art, it is a language, a way of holding knowledge, story and connection. For thousands of years, dots have been used in ceremonial body painting across many Aboriginal communities. Dots were placed with careful intention on the skin, forming patterns that told of kinship, Country, Dreaming stories, and each person’s place within the community. When dot painting began appearing on canvas, it was not simply for decoration. It carried with it the same depth