Footprints

The images above are Kangaroo tracks. Im not sure if you can see it in the top picture but you can definitely see them in the bottom picture. I took these shots when i was out walking. The top one was on the Bibbulmun Track and the second photo was taken when I was on 'country' in Quairading. I took these photos to give you an idea of where the patterns on Aboriginal artwork comes from. If you look at the shapes of the footprints left behind you can see the straight line and the little point on the end of the print. It is a very interesting process and gives one the understanding of the imagery painted in Indigenous artworks. 

Animals and human beings leave behind the footprints of our physical bodies. One of my favourite footprints is when you sit in the sand with your legs crossed and then get up. The shape of your bottom and legs gives you the 'U' shape that is used in Aboriginal art. This means 'people or person sitting'. 

Indigenous art can be elusive to people who are not observant of the footprints left by nature. If you really want to have an understanding of Indigenous artworks just look around you. The designs are all there waiting for you to uncover.

Nature is the most efficient designer of contemporary art designs and colour combinations all you have to do is open your eyes and see.

Enjoy!!!

Life is good.