This artworks refers to the Ingkwelaye Whirly wind Dreaming. During the Dreamtime it is said two big whirly winds came through Ingkwelaye at Utopia in central Australia and turned into two ghost gum trees, which still stand there today.

Whirly winds are a swirling gust of wind collecting leaves, sand and debris in its path, turning the sky red.

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

• Aboriginal Culture
• Aboriginal Spirituality
• Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories