Amwekety (Bush Plum), 2001 by Gracie Morton, 122x36cm Cat 5140GM

"Amwekety (Bush Plum), 2001" by Gracie Morton is a captivating painting that offers a window into the heart of the Central Desert, capturing the essence of a summer landscape with the delicate artistry of dot painting. The Bush Plum (Amwekety) Dreaming is linked to Gracie's traditional country of Mosquito Bore, 263 km north of Alice Springs. Using an almost monochromatic style, Gracie’s precise dotting presents an aerial perspective of the landscape during the summer months when bush plum seeds split open and husks scatter across the ground.

The Bush Plum is a prostrate plant that bursts into vibrant color after rain but quickly disintegrates in the intense summer heat. This small fruit, with black seeds, can be eaten raw or cooked into bush damper and is extremely high in vitamin C, making it an important food source.