Art from the Heart?

Market forces have changed the fundamental nature of art forever and spiritual concerns have almost entirely been replaced by financial concerns. Market forces have played a central role in altering the direction of Aboriginal art, currently estimated to be worth $100 million per annum, and affecting various artists in the industry: from the senior artists beleaguered by their families to produce art for cash, to the artists involved in the creation of 'tucker art', created mainly for tourist consumption.