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Indigenous Intellectual Property
“Indigenous intellectual property” is a term used in national and international forums to describe intellectual property that is “collectively owned” by various Indigenous peoples, and by extension, their legal rights to protect specific such property.
Here in the Philippines, there has been several issues from the past few years where this kind of Intellectual Property has been violated may it be in the form of Traditional or Digital arts.
As a Creative Graphic Artist / Designer, how will you ethically put these beautifully unique Indigenous Arts if ever clients want you to incorporate these in the commissioned art?
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13 Replies
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If that was the case then If I have the capability, I would possibly ask those indigenous people of that art for permission or commission their own artist to make patterns and designs of their indigenous art that they would allow outsiders to use. I could also offer them compromise for every customer that’ll commission their style of art, they will get a cut from the payment. But if they insist that they do not want any outsider to have their art be blatantly displayed they I’ll just respect their decision and not use their indigenous art.
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Obtaining permission and appropriate licenses to use the Indigenous Arts in commissioned art is essential. This ensures that the artists and communities are fairly compensated for their work, and their intellectual property rights are respected. It’s crucial to incorporate the Indigenous Arts in a way that aligns with their traditional meaning and purpose rather than just using them for decorative purposes. This ensures that the artwork is treated respectfully and its cultural significance is preserved.
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As a creative artist, I’d totally wanna respect indigenous art and its peeps, ya know? So, I’d first reach out to the community, get their permission, and maybe even collaborate with them to make sure I’m representin’ their culture right and not stepping on any toes.
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It’s good to know that you would do this kind of approach towards Indigenous IP.
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Ask for permission from a specific indigenous group. Once you have asked for permission, learn about their culture and art. Doing this will make sure that you’re on the right ethical path. Because learning about a tribe’s culture and art shows a sign of respect for them.
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I agree!
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i agree
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agreeeee
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It is better to first educate yourself on the cultural significance and history of the Indigenous Arts that the client wants you to incorporate and then ask for permission from them in order to obtain a respectful and collaborative approach while working on the art.
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I agree about asking for permission. In addition, another approach is to use Indigenous arts as inspiration for a unique and original design, rather than directly incorporating traditional Indigenous designs into a commissioned work. This can be done by taking elements of Indigenous art and interpreting them in a new and respectful way.
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you should ask for permission first, It is important to recognize the cultural significance and value of Indigenous arts and work with Indigenous artists and leaders to ensure their representation and protection.
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Indigenous Intellectual Property refers to the collective knowledge, cultural expressions, traditional practices, and innovations of indigenous communities around the world. It encompasses a wide range of intangible heritage, including traditional knowledge, folklore, cultural expressions, spiritual beliefs, traditional arts and crafts, and traditional medicine, among other forms of cultural and intellectual wealth.
Indigenous communities have been the custodians of their knowledge and cultural heritage for generations, passing down their wisdom through oral traditions and other forms of transmission. However, in today’s globalized world, the protection of indigenous intellectual property has become a critical issue.
The challenge lies in safeguarding this valuable heritage from misappropriation, exploitation, and unauthorized use by outside entities or individuals. Many indigenous communities have experienced instances of cultural appropriation, where their traditional knowledge and cultural expressions are used for commercial gain without permission or proper acknowledgment.
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INDIGINOUS PROPERTY IT REFERS TO THE RIGHTS THAT INDIGINOUS PEOPLE HAVE AND WANT TO HAVE TO PROTECT THEIR CULTURAL OR TRADITIONAL CULTURE
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