The painting depicts the transition of seasons, referring to the flowers 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 ceremony to ensure perpetual germination.

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

• Aboriginal Food
• Awelye
• Aboriginal Music