This painting is a topographical depiction of the bush yam seed. The Bush yam plant is of great importance to Aboriginal people of Utopia in central Australia.

The Bush yam is a stable food source (bush tucker) and is celebrated by the women from Utopia in their awelye ceremonies to ensure perpetual germination.

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

• Aboriginal Food
• Aboriginal Women
• Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert