This artwork depicts awelye , which refers to body paint design and significant women's ceremonies.

The lines depicted relate to the ochre body markings the women anoint their upper bodies in preparation for their women's ceremonies. During this process the women will hum many song lines. The women perform dance cycles to pay homage to their ancestral country and Dreaming's they are attached too.

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

• Awelye (Women's Ceremony Art)
• Aboriginal Women
• Utopia Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
• Video Aboriginal applying body paint designs