Two Boys Dreaming by Vincent Forrester Muntjantji 122x122

"Two Boys Dreaming" (2006) by Vincent Forrester Muntjantji tells the story of Ulay Kutitja, two boys who travel with the seven sisters. These boys journeyed along the Milky Way with the seven sisters and formed Uluru and Kata Tjuta by piling up mud.

The red ochre, known as 'karrku,' used in this artwork is ceremonial ochre collected by Vincent's aunties, the custodians of Kata Tjuta.

Vincent Forrester, born in 1952, is an Aboriginal Australian activist, artist, and community leader. As a founding member of several Aboriginal organizations in central Australia, Forrester has been a prominent political activist on issues affecting Indigenous Australians. He has served as the chairman of the community council at Mutitjulu and advised the governments of Malcolm Fraser and Bob Hawke on Indigenous affairs during the 1980s. Forrester has been a vocal critic of the Intervention in the Northern Territory and advocates for better economic and educational development in affected communities.

Forrester's artwork and activism work hand in hand to preserve and highlight the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous Australians. Through his art, he draws attention to both the historical significance and contemporary challenges faced by Indigenous communities, ensuring their traditions and stories continue to be recognized and valued.