Australian Art Collective – Art for Everyone | Australian Aboriginal Art Gallery

Eileen Bird

Acrylic on Canvas | Stretched ready to hang

30 x 30 cm | 25202

$210 AUD

Yam Dreaming

This vibrant work by Anmatyerre artist Eileen Bird Kngwarreye celebrates the significance of the bush yam (Anwekety)—a vital source of nourishment and cultural knowledge for Aboriginal communities in Central Australia.

Rendered in a dynamic palette of reds, oranges, pinks, black and white, Yam Dreaming evokes the flowering and growth cycle of the yam plant. Eileen’s intricate dotting technique creates a pulsating rhythm, symbolising the interconnected roots beneath the earth and the enduring presence of ancestral stories that guide her people.

Both visually striking and deeply spiritual, this painting is a joyful expression of Country, connection and tradition.

Colour Palette – Red, Orange Pink, Black & White