The painting depicts the Dreamtime Sisters. Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people from central Australia call the spirits 'Irrernte-arenye'.

It is their role to guard special areas of land in particular sacred sites. In this painting the three patterned shapes emerging represent the protected Dreaming sites.

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

• Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories
• Aboriginal Spirituality
• Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings