This artwork depicts Aboriginal iconography which represents as follows:

• The concentric circles represent campsite or meeting places
• The U shapes with lines represents awelye

The artists depiction refers to the womens ceremonies performed at Atnwengerrp The Aboriginal women anoint their upper body with oil and apply ochre markings, before dancing their ceremony. Many song lines and dance cycles are performed.

If you would like to know more about Awelye and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles, or view video footage of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design:

• Awelye (Women's Ceremony) Art
• Utopia Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
• Tribute Minnie Pwerle