Woman Collecting Bush Medicine
Sharon Napanangka Butcher
143cm x 58cm

Artist name: Sharon Butcher Napanangka
Community: Papunya
Materials: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 143cm by 58cm
Year: 2026

This painting tells the story of bush medicine — the traditional knowledge of healing plants, leaves, roots, and bark that has been passed down through generations. Bush medicine is central to life on Country, used to treat sickness, cleanse the body, protect spirit, and maintain balance between people and the land.

The layered patterns and flowing forms represent the medicinal plants growing across the landscape, the pathways taken to gather them, and the sacred knowledge held by Elders. Each mark reflects careful observation of nature — knowing when to collect, how to prepare, and how to use the plants with respect.

The colours often echo the earth itself: ochres, greens, and soft whites symbolising leaves, ash, smoke, and soil. These elements speak to healing not only of the body, but of spirit and community.

Bush medicine is more than a remedy — it is culture, responsibility, and connection. This artwork honours the wisdom of ancestors and the ongoing practice of caring for people through the healing power of Country.

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