The title of this painting is Body Paint. Abie paints this story in her own creative way and in line with Aboriginal ancient tradition which carries deep spiritual significance for her People. It is related to spiritual matters and the specific designs and motifs used may reveal her relationships to family groups, social position, tribe, ancestors, totemic fauna and other aspects of traditional life.
There are very strict guidelines to how the body painting is carried out and an Aboriginal person is not allowed to just use any motives. They must follow traditional, respected patterns.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised that this website may contain images and voices of people who have died.
Boomerang Art is a signatory to the Indigenous Art Code and a member of the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia.
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