My Country / Hailstorm (Bush Seeds) 1998

Kathleen Petyarre's 1998 painting "My Country / Hailstorm (Bush Seeds)" is a vibrant example of the artist's signature style, characterized by her use of dots and lines. The artwork represents the artist's connection to her land and culture. Petyarre, a renowned Indigenous Australian artist, depicts the landscape of her homeland, the Western Desert, in this work. The intricate patterns and colors represent the desert's flora, fauna, and natural phenomena, including the impact of a hailstorm on the land. The work offers a glimpse into the rich culture and traditions of the Western Desert, as seen through Petyarre's unique artistic vision.