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Catalogue Number: 25/394
This painting shows what happens when heavy rain falls on the desert country of Central Australia. After the rain, the dry land changes quickly. Creeks and rivers begin to flow again, and the rock holes fill with fresh, clean water. The grass grows, the leaves on the trees turn green, and the whole landscape comes back to life.
Water is important for everyone who lives on this Country. People, animals, and all the bush tucker plants depend on the rain to survive. When the land is watered, the plants can grow strong, the animals can drink, and families can collect food from the bush.
This painting tells the story of renewal. It shows how rain feeds the land and keeps the cycle of life going. It reminds us that even in the desert, life returns when the water comes.