When I painted this artwork I was overwhelmed by the energy flowing through me onto the canvas. "Healing Song Painting," is more than just an artwork - it's a visual symphony of my life's journey and the profound connections that have shaped me.
The Essence of Healing
Growing up in Central Australia, I was immersed in a world where healing wasn't just about medicine - it was about connection. Connection to the land, to our ancestors, to each other. I remember my mother's soothing voice, singing our Anmatjere song lines as she drew symbols in the sand. Those moments, safe in her arms under the sprawling gum trees, planted the seeds for this painting.
In "Healing Song Painting," I've woven together the vibrant colours of the desert and the hues of the of the healing power unseen but spiritually present, traditional healing in Australia.. Each brushstroke is a note in the healing song of my people, a song that has been sung for generations.
Nature's Symphony
The painting pulses with the rhythm of nature. The swirling patterns echo the songlines that have guided our people across this vast land for millennia. These aren't just paths; they're the very arteries of our culture, carrying the lifeblood of our stories, our laws, and our connection to Country.
I've incorporated elements that represent the bush medicines used by our healers. These plants, gifted to us by the land, are more than just remedies for the body. They're a tangible link to our ancestors, a reminder of the wisdom that flows through our veins.
The Healing Power of Culture
As I paint, I think about our traditional healers, and how they work in harmony with modern medicine. This blend of old and new is at the heart of my work. It's about finding balance, about recognizing that true healing comes from addressing not just the physical, but the spiritual and emotional as well.
The spiraling forms in the painting represent the interconnectedness of all beings. We're not separate from nature; we're part of it. We a one. This understanding is crucial to our well-being. When we heal the land, we heal ourselves.
A Song for the Future
Creating this piece has been a deeply spiritual experience. As I paint, I can almost hear the songs of my ancestors, feel the beat of the coolamon, smell the smoke of healing ceremonies. It's a reminder that our culture is not static - it's a living, breathing entity that adapts and grows.
"Healing Song Painting" is my offering to the world, a visual representation of the healing journey we're all on. It's a call to reconnect with nature, to listen to the songs of the land, and to remember that we're all part of something much larger than ourselves.
As I step back and look at the finished piece, I'm filled with hope. Hope that this painting will inspire others to seek out their own healing songs, to find harmony with the world around them, and to recognize the profound wisdom that lies in our cultural traditions.
For me, this painting is more than art - it's a continuation of the healing practices passed down through generations. It's my way of keeping our culture strong, of passing on the knowledge that has sustained us for thousands of years. Through my art and my music, I hope to contribute to the healing of not just individuals, but of our communities and our connection to Country.
As I've always said, my dream is to paint and sing worldwide, sharing my healing journey to help heal others through art and song. With "Healing Song Painting," I feel I've taken another step on that path. May it resonate with all who see it, and may it remind us all of the healing power that lies within our connection to nature, to culture, and to each other.
These days western society looking to the peoples of the land at the old ways of healing.
some websites you may want to checkout.
Akeyulerre
Ngangkari treatment
Healing Foundation
Healing books
The Healing Touch: Indigenous healers getting results sbs
Hi Rhubee, the story of this painting has blown me away. You have such a gifted way with words conveying the story so beautifully and with such a deep and important message and hope for all of us. Thank you!