The painting portrays a striking image of a solitary dingo wandering through the rugged terrain of the opal mining area of Coober Pedy, The landscape is barren and desolate, with Mullock mounds forming the backdrop to the dingo’s journey. These mounds are typically formed from discarded rock and soil that is dug up during the process of mining for opals.
In the foreground, a discarded rusting can lies amongst the stones, a reminder of the impact of human activity on even the most isolated of environments. The painting captures a sense of both solitude and the fragility of the Australian outback, as well as the resilience of the wildlife that inhabits it. Though it may be elusive and wary of human contact, the lone dingo, serves as a reminder of the power and resilience of nature in even the most unforgiving environments.
Overall, the painting highlights how human presence is felt everywhere, even in the most remote and desolate areas.