The painting depicts Awelye body paint design associated with women's ceremony from the artists homeland of Lyentye (Mosquito Bore) at Utopia.

Before commencing their ceremony the women apply body paint design (markings) onto their upper body, using ground ochre. Ceremonies include many song and dance cycles.

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

• Awelye (Women's Ceremony) Art
• Aboriginal Women
• Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
• Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal women applying body paint design