Bush Leaf Medicine by Margaret Scobie, 30x30cm FJ073MS

Born in 1948 at Woola Downs, Northern Territory, Margaret developed her unique style, painting a selection of her family's Dreaming stories, primarily focusing on “Bush Medicine Leaves.” She is drawn to vibrant colors, which bring her artwork to life.

Bush medicine leaves come from a particular native shrub that grows abundantly in the desert regions of Utopia, northeast of Alice Springs. Throughout its life, the plant's leaves change color and exhibit different medicinal properties. Bush medicine refers to the ancient and traditional Aboriginal use of native Australian botanicals for physical and spiritual healing, a practice that has been in existence for thousands of years.