Women sitting around campfire after gathering bush tucker by June Sultan, 31x31cm FJ238JS

"Women Sitting Around Campfire After Gathering Bush Tucker" by June Sultan beautifully captures the essence of Aboriginal life. The central circle depicts a campfire around which women, represented by U shapes, sit with their gathering bowls (coolamons) and digging sticks.

June Sultan has handwritten on the back of the canvas the various bush foods featured in the painting, including bush plums, tomatoes, honey ants, and witchetty grubs. These bush tucker items, particularly abundant after a good season of rain, highlight the richness of Central Australia's natural bounty.

June Sultan, a member of the Kaytetye clan from Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory, comes from a family rich in artistic talent, including musicians and painters. Her sisters, June and Trephina Sultan, and her brother, Reg Sultan, an accomplished painter, have all influenced her artistic journey.

June's artwork not only showcases the nutritional and cultural importance of bush tucker but also celebrates the communal and familial bonds strengthened through these traditional practices. By preserving these moments in her art, June Sultan honors the deep connection of the Aboriginal people to their land and the traditions that sustain their community. Her work is a testament to the enduring legacy and cultural heritage of the Kaytetye clan and the broader Aboriginal community.