Reuben Oates

The artist shows a family of wombats traveling along.  Mother wombat has a young one in front and behind her and the father protects from the rear.

The earth below represents the wombat’s connection and impact on the land.

The wombats represent a family/human life.

So in a nutshell for me this painting represents the importance of having strong ties to the land and nature/native life…but at the same time, the impact that humans have on it if it’s not respected and nurtured.

It also highlights the importance of family, connection, love, guidance, respect and connection.