Awelye ( Body paint design)
This painting refers to two significant elements, Awelye and Bush melons, from the late Minnie Pwerle's Holland of Atnwengerrp ( Utopia) in Central Australia. Awelye refers to Womens ceremonies and body paint. The women anoint their upper body with oil and apply ochre markings, before dancing their ceremony. Bush Melon ( circles) is said the be found only in Atnwengerrp.
