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Catalogue Number: 24/318
This painting tells a story about the bush berries that grow across Central Australia after a big rain. When the rain comes, the desert changes. The plants grow stronger, tiny flowers appear, and the berries start to form. This is the time when local Aboriginal families go out walking on their Country to look for these fruits.
The painting shows their footprints moving across the land. These tracks remind us that families have walked these same paths for thousands of years, following the seasons and collecting food when it is ready.
The curved U shapes in the artwork represent the women sitting on the ground. Beside them are their digging sticks.
This painting celebrates the knowledge of bush foods, the importance of rain, and the strong connection between families and their land.