Bush Medicine Plants

In “Bush Medicine Plants,” Traphina Sultan pays tribute to the deep knowledge of Country and its healing gifts. The artwork depicts the diverse plants, grasses, flowers, and seeds traditionally used by women to create bush medicines for both physical and spiritual wellbeing.

The flowing forms and layered colours reflect the abundance of life within the desert landscape — a reminder that every plant holds purpose and story. Each stroke represents the gathering and preparation of these natural remedies, passed down through generations with care and respect.

Sultan’s piece honours the connection between people and the land’s healing power. Through her detailed patterns, she celebrates ancestral wisdom and the continuing practice of using nature as medicine — a vital thread in the fabric of culture, survival, and renewal.