The painting is associated with Awelye women's ceremony from Utopia, Aboriginal Art Regions of Central Australia.

The painting represents body movement (dancing) and chanting of the Aboriginal Women whilst applying Awelye designs to the upper body.

If you would like to know more about Awelye and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles or to view video footage relating to Awelye:

• Awelye
• Aboriginal Music

• Aboriginal women dancing - Video Yuendumu women dancing during awelye ceremony
• Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design