The painting depicts the underground root system of overlapping yam vines.

The loose quivering lines depicted refers to the design Aboriginal women from Utopia paint onto their upper body, to enact the Yam Dreaming, during Womens ceremony.

The Aboriginal women pay homage to the spirit of the yam plant to ensure perpetual germination.

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
• Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert