What is the trademark motif in contamporay aboriginal art?

Answer 1

There are a few common trademark motifs in contemporary aboriginal art, such as wavy lines, straight lines, concentric circles and 'U' shapes. Wavy lines are used to represent the motion of water, either as rain, rivers, or underground aquafers. Straight lines indicate travel, and when joined with concentric circles can refer to their ancestors. Concentric circles are generally used to portray campsites, watering holes, or other places of importance. A 'U' shape often depicts a female, while a male can be represented as a single line, 'l', and a child as a small circle, 'o' (without quotations).