Fox Holes and Wildflowers, 2008 by Jeannie Nakamarra Daniels, 76x76cm, 13856JD

"Fox Holes and Wildflowers, 2008" by Jeannie Nakamarra Daniels beautifully depicts Tjikrti, near Mina Mina in the Tanami Desert, her family's traditional land. The vibrant background showcases wildflowers, known for their medicinal use when crushed and mixed with water to treat burns and scabies.

Jeannie weaves into her work a cherished childhood story told by her father, Charlie Jupurrurla Kennedy. This tale of father foxes teaching their young to hunt, dig holes, and hide, was a method for Charlie to impart vital hunting skills and keen observational abilities to Jeannie.

Normally residing in Balgo with her mother, artist Sarah Daniels, Jeannie created this piece while staying with her mother's sister, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson, in Alice Springs. The time spent with her aunt, a highly regarded artist and cultural law woman, was pivotal in Jeannie's artistic journey. In Aboriginal culture, the aunt-niece relationship is essential for passing down traditional knowledge and cultural narratives.