Niah Juella Mcleod is a descendant of the Monero, Wandandian and Yuin peoples of south-east Australia. The effect of movement and relief is heightened by the contrast between the white and red lines on a black background, echoing the totem of the Yuin community from which Niah comes. This is a species of eucalyptus called ‘stringy bark’ (‘gugaa’) in reference to its gaunt appearance. All the canvases feature either fine lines or small dots forming a hypnotic pattern, created using a pipette, a brush or the spine of an echidna, a small animal typical of Australian fauna. The canvas depicts a fishing session in the rain, sheltered by eucalyptus trees.