Daisy captures the vibrancy of the Kupata (bush plum) plant. Kupata is known for its strong colours that range from shades of green to dark purples. The sweet and sour fruit is a popular bush food, found only in the summer. “In the summer, before Christmas time, I go looking for Kupata with my family. It grows everywhere, all over the desert. My brother and I would eat the fruit and get purple stains everywhere! I have grandchildren and great-grandchildren now, and I love taking them out to collect Kupata and other bush foods.”

Daisy Barney was born near Mount Chandler not far from the Indulkana community. As a young girl, her family moved to live closer to the Indulkana community and Iwantja creek. Daisy and her family would often hunt and look for bush foods such as Maku (Witchetty Grub) and Tjala (Honey Ant). Daisy has worked at Iwantja Arts alongside her family for many years. Daisy is a cultural leader for young women in the community, she teaches and performs Inma (cultural dance and songs) that she learned from her mother.