Mary Morton’s entire oeuvre is devoted to Awely which refers to the ceremonial world of women’s business and includes women’s ceremonial body designs. These ceremonies are associated with women’s social structure and ritual knowledge. The women’s ceremonial body designs form the inspiration for Morton’s paintings. The energy and passion Morton feels for her role as senior custodian of the Awley is reflected in the intensity of her work.

Here she uses the gutta (used in her batik making) instrument and brush work to represent the Awely.

'I sing all the young ones all the time' - Mary Kemarre Morton