The artwork depicts the Dreamtime Sisters. Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people from Central Australia call the spirits Irrernte-arenye.

It is their role to protect special areas of land in particular sacred sites. Eastern Arrernte people have deep spiritual respect for the Dreamtime spirits.

• The red patterned shapes represent a significant Dreaming site, symbolised by a totem stick which represents Eastern Arrernte country.
• Each figure depicted protects a scared site (circles under figure)
• The white meandering lines represent creek beds connected to waterholes (roundels)
• The aqua pattern (left & right) represents yam seeds

If you would like to know more about the Dreamtime Sisters and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:

• Aboriginal Spirituality
• Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories
• Aboriginal People
• Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings