Bush Plum at Aremela Rockhole by Gary Bird Mpetyane

Aremela Rockhole is a sacred site for Gary and his people. In this painting the large concentric circles in the centre represent Aremela Rockhole and the small yellow circles represent smaller rock holes nearby. Parallel lines stemming from the concentric circles represent travelling lines of the Ilkawerne people to and from Aremela Rockhole.

Black is a significant colour in this painting. It denotes the presence of the Bush Plum Dreaming. Black dots depict bush plums that have fallen to the ground. There is a sacred Dreamtime story for this small black berry, called Ahakeye.

Colours: red oxide, yellow oxide, black and white on grey background.

• Medium: Synthetic polymer paint on canvas
• Size of painting: 30cm x 30cm
• Background colour: Grey
• Canvas border: Approx 6cm, grey 
• This painting comes unstretched and rolled in a tube.
• This painting comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and artist profile.

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