In many Indigenous Australian cultures, women’s body painting plays a significant role in traditional ceremonies. These intricate designs, often applied in ochres and natural pigments, carry deep meanings—representing ancestral stories, connections to the land, and cultural identity. Each design can symbolize a woman’s role in a ceremony, link to specific Dreamtime stories, or reflect her family and community ties. Today, many artists incorporate these ceremonial body designs into contemporary a

4.7K views · 79 reactions | Indigenous Australian art in the Big Apple!  Maḏayin, featuring bark paintings from the Yolŋu people, has officially opened in NYC. | Australia in the United States | Facebook