Kirsty Tilmouth - Life of honey ants in the desert

$416.00

48 x 51 cm

48 x 51 cm

Catalogue Number: 26/53

This painting tells the story of the yellow, orange, and black honey ants that live deep under the desert ground. Their nests can be up to a metre underground, often hidden near the roots of a mulga tree. The women in desert communities know how to look for small signs on the surface, like loose sand or tiny holes, to find where the ants are living.