Debbie Brown is the “custodian” of the site where the bush tomato grows, and as such, she is responsible for performing the rituals that maintain the fertility of this place.
To convey a spiritual force that supports the growth of the plants, the artist and the women of her clan apply body paint, sing, and dance during sacred ceremonies known as “awelye.”
Painting is also a ritual act, ensuring the continuation of ancestral techniques, including the region’s distinctive dotting style.
