Bush Seeds by Helen Rubuntja - Water Dreaming - 89 x 95 cm (#HR 160719)

Bush Seeds - Water Dreaming by Helen Rubuntja represents places of Helen's country, in the Utopia region in Central Australia. The  wild bush plum, melon and grass seeds have an important significance to Alyawarre women. This was a staple food for Alyawarre people for centuries. Seeds were ground up to make a type of flour for damper. 

During the summertime after the rain, women accompanied by children, would collect fruits and perform ceremonies - reinforcing their connection to the land.

Helen is one of the senior custodians for this Dreaming. She has depicted this story using a delicate dotting technique and variation of colours, portraying seasonal changes of plants. The fine and multicoloured dotting represents vegetation in different stages of growth and flowing water.

Helens style is  minimalist and lyrical. Her works are represented in Australian and overseas collections.