Women near the waterholes telling stories about the olden days by Joan Sultan, 32x32cm FJ245JoS

Joan Sultan's artwork, "Women Near the Waterholes Telling Stories About the Olden Days," captures a cherished activity among women in her community. The happiness expressed in this painting reflects that enjoyable energy around one of the most favourite of activities that happens when women friends gather together and tell stories of the olden days. There would be stories of everyday life filtered with ancestral stories which people love to relive.In this piece, U-shaped figures represent women, and circles symbolize waterholes. The scene depicts women gathered together, sharing stories of everyday life intertwined with ancestral tales, creating a rich tapestry of past and present.

On the back of the canvas, Joan has handwritten the full title and provided a detailed description of the iconography. This personal touch explains the symbolism of the U shapes as women and the circles as waterholes, enhancing the viewer's understanding of the painting's depth.