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Catalogue: 20en/65 Acrylic on Canvas
This painting tells the story of the bush seeds that Aboriginal people use to make damper. Damper is a type of bush bread that many families enjoy when they are out on country. It can be baked in the hot ashes of a fire or cooked slowly in a camp oven, giving it a warm, smoky taste.
In the old days, people would collect different kinds of seeds from the land. One of these is the wattle seed. The seeds are roasted and then ground into a fine flour. When this flour is mixed into the damper, it gives the bread a rich, nutty flavour.
The knowledge of how to find, prepare, and use these seeds has been passed down through many generations. Mothers, aunties, and grandmothers teach the younger ones how to collect the seeds at the right time, how to grind them, and how to bake the bread. This painting celebrates that knowledge and the strong connection between people, country, and traditional bush foods.