The Aboriginal spiral, is used to craft a compelling narrative of the steel axe's significant impact on the Yir Yoront society from before and after. The revolving symbols embody the cyclical nature of technological advancement while viscerally capturing the profound loss of traditional culture and emergence of a new and unsustainable way of life. The artist highlights the importance of preserving traditional cultures and informs current and future generations about the negative consequences that can result from the introduction of new technologies to traditional societies.