To-be-dated: Dating back as far as between 60,000 to 80,000 years, Aboriginal culture is still prevalent in Australia; the stories are carried from generation to generation in the form of symbols and icons in artworks. One such artist whose work focuses on Aboriginal history in Australia is Zareena Qureshi.

With many awards and accolades gracing her portfolio, Zareena Qureshi was one of a few Australians invited to an exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the Olympic Games celebrations. Today, she stands as a finalist in the 27th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards. Critics, art enthusiasts, and the public alike have widely taken an interest in and acclaimed her exhibitions.

Zaeena Qureshi’s tribal art gives viewers an insight into fundamental human nature and lifestyle. It highlights the art and culture of tribal communities to represent their traditions, values, and creative expression. This very essence of traditions and culture is beautifully depicted in Qureshi's versatile collection, ranging from tribal paintings, watercolour portraits to oil canvases.

Speaking about her work, she said: “My art isn’t only a medium to express my creative vision, but I also aim to evoke a spiritual experience in the viewer. There’s much more to my paintings than what viewers see at first glance; I’m dedicated to using art to explore the bigger questions of life and find possible answers. Tribal art is a reflection of culture and identity, and my main objective is to create awareness of the plight of the indigenous communities while drawing attention to their loss of identity.”

The artist offers discounts and regular sales to make her work more accessible to art enthusiasts looking for cultural pieces for their collection. She focuses on the subversion of the natives’ culture and their place in the broader community. Other themes that are depicted in her paintings are land rights, political struggles, and environmental concerns.

Along with tribal paintings, art enthusiasts can find tempera, watercolour, abstract, and bird paintings to floral, scenery, and oil paintings pieces on the artist’s website.

About the Artist:

Zareena Qureshi is an Australian artist specializing in miniatures and massive paintings. In 1922, she had the honor of being invited to Olympic Games celebrations and is recognized as a famous contemporary fine artist. From tempera, watercolor, tribal, abstract, bird and floral paintings to scenery and oil painting on canvas, her collection is versatile and shows great attention to detail. She is also a finalist in the 27th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards!