Barramundi Dreaming 1996

The barramundi is a recurrent subject in Aboriginal art, and in several of Thomas's paintings Barramundi Dreaming is represented in terms of traditional mythology and its direct association with a topographical site. The story comes from the Dreamtime where three women were chasing Daiwul (the barramundi). Dawul was too clever for them and jumped through the spinifex nets, over the hill behind Bow River and into the water near Cattle Creek. However, she scrapped her belly on the hill and scattered scales across this country, cracking the hill open. This hill can be seen today and the place has always been referred to as the Barramundi Dreaming.

This painting  is a classic small painting by the artist and is signed 'Rovre' on the back of the canvas. Purchased directly from the artist by the original and present owner who was working at Turkey Creek during the mid 1990s. Documentation is provided with the work.