The painting depicts the transition of the seasons referring to the leaves from the Pencil Yam plant. Aboriginal women use their digging stick to gather the edible white root, which is a principal food source (bush tucker) for Aboriginal people from Utopia in Central Australia.

The women honour the spirit of the Yam plant during awelye (womens ceremonies).

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

• Aboriginal Food
• Aboriginal Women
• Aboriginal symbols and their Meanings