The painting depicts Awelye, body paint. The Aboriginal women from Utopia in Central Australia, apply ochre markings to their upper body in preparation for their ceremony.

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 of Aboriginal women applying body paint.

• Awelye (Women's Ceremony) Art
• Aboriginal Women
• Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings fro the Central Desert
• Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design