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

Margaret Wallace Nungurrayi

Acrylic on Canvas | Unstretched

197 x 112 cm | 24045

$3990 AUD

Bush Tucker Dreaming

In Bush Tucker Dreaming, Margaret Wallace Nungurrayi celebrates the richness and abundance of her Country through intricate patterning and vibrant earthy tones. This large-scale work is alive with detail—an immersive tapestry of bush foods, flowers, and leaves that nourish both body and spirit.

Throughout the painting, ceremonial body paint motifs weave between the bush elements, honouring the deep cultural rituals connected to gathering and preparing traditional foods. The layered forms suggest both topographical mapping and ancestral storytelling, with each symbol carrying knowledge passed down through generations.

Margaret’s bold use of colour and meticulous dot work bring together a joyful abundance and a deep reverence for Country—making this a striking centrepiece for any collection grounded in culture, sustainability, and tradition.