Functions and Philosophies
Consent must be acquired for the reproduction of Indigenous traditional arts. If traditional communal designs are included, consent may be required from traditional custodians and community members as well as the artist. In some cases the art may belong to more than one group. In this case consent must be sought from all identified groups. The project may only go ahead if a consensus can be reached.
If an artist/s or community group wish to collaborate with an Indigenous artist communication and consultation with Indigenous artists and their communities must take place in the initial development of the project. The project may only proceed if consent is achieved.
Moral Rights and Issues
It is not only offensive to the Aboriginal culture if a non-Indigenous artist was to produce work using traditional Aboriginal styles, but also for other Indigenous artists to use styles that are representative of a region that they have no attachment or belonging to. For an Aboriginal artist to produce artwork that references traditional designs or stories from regions that they don't have a direct link to, permission must be granted from the elders.
A high concern of the Aboriginal community is the authenticity of Aboriginal artwork. The use of Aboriginal designs or their appropriation without consent from the artist or the community involved is disrespectful and unlawful. Artwork is sometimes created using Indigenous styles by non-Indigenous people who claim that the artwork is Indigenous. This often occurs with fake boomerangs and didgeridoos that are imported and sold as authentic Indigenous products. The imitation of the Indigenous artworks is interpreted as undermining the cultural authenticity of Indigenous visual arts. It also takes away a valuable income to the Indigenous community. Sometimes graphic designers aren't aware of this protocol and use Aboriginal motifs and sacred symbols in designs and logos.
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