The painting depicts the transition of the seasons, referring to the bush yam plant, a principal food source (bush tucker) gathered by the women from Utopia in Central Australia.

Through Awelye (womens ceremony) the 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 or to view video footage:

• Aboriginal Women
• Aboriginal Food
• Awelye (Women's Ceremony) Art
• Aboriginal Music

• Aboriginal women dancing - Video Yuendumu women dancing during Awelye ceremony