The painting depicts the Bush tomato (awele-awele). The Bush tomato is an edible food source (bush tucker) for Aboriginal people living in Central Australia. The Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal women gather the fruit at certain times of the year, generally after rain. When the fruit ripens it turns a purple colour.

The circle depicted in the centre of the painting represents the place where the awele-awele grow.

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

• Aboriginal Food
• Aboriginal Women