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Catalogue Number: 26/37
This painting tells a story about Aboriginal women gathered around a waterhole out on their Country. The waterhole is an important place. It is a source of life, a place for gathering, and a place where stories are shared.
The women sit together, they sing, they dance, and they talk. Their stories are woven into their songs. These songs carry knowledge about Country — about the land, the water, the plants, the animals, and the old ways. When the women sing, they are not just making music. They are keeping their culture strong.
The painting also shows a quiet spiritual connection. The women are connected to each other, to the waterhole, and to the land around them. Their singing and dancing help bring balance to body and mind. It is a way of feeling calm, strong, and grounded.
This artwork reminds us that Country is not just a place. It is part of who the women are. Their stories, their songs, and their spirits are all tied to the land. When they sit together at the waterhole, they are caring for themselves and for their culture.