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Catalogue Number: 25/242
This painting shows an Aboriginal families heading out onto their Country to look for bush tucker after a big rain. Rain is important in Central Australia because it wakes up the land. After good rain, the plants grow strong, the soil is soft, and many bush foods become easier to find.
The women in the painting might be searching for bush fruits, honey ants, or other foods that grow in the desert. Their footprints show the path they are walking across the land.
Knowledge about bush foods is passed down from mothers, aunties, and grandmothers to daughters and nieces. Young girls learn by watching the older women, walking beside them, and listening to their stories. They learn where the plants grow, the right time to harvest them, and how to gather food.
This painting celebrates family, culture, and the strong connection Aboriginal people have with their land. It shows how important it is to work together, share knowledge, and look after Country so that future generations can continue these traditions.