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Werpila Larnuk (Eagle’s Nest) is constructed from natural materials found on Dja Dja Wurrung djankak (Country). These have been carefully woven into place with raffia fibre and twigs which have been collected from the Jaara landscape. Artist: Aunty Marilyne Nichols
Werpil (Eagle) was made with cultural guidance from Uncle Rick Nelson to students from Nalderun Program, The Meeting Place. Artist: Georgie Rose
Werpila Larnuk (Eagle’s Nest). Artist: Aunty Marilyne Nichols
Boorp Boorp Boondyil exhibition space
The ‘writing with fire’ installation uses pyrographic techniques - on reclaimed timber poles to celebrate the native animals and plants found on Country. Artist: Alvin Darcy Briggs
Inside the historic Market Building
The rocks that surround the base of the Volcano sculpture are gathered from the local volcanoes Lalgambook (Mount Franklin) and Mount Kooroocheang. Amongst these are small fragments which are blades and scraper tools often found around the camp ‘napping floor’. Artist: Paul Turbitt
Wararack pyrographics on reclaimed timber poles. Artist: Alvin Darcy Briggs
Uncle Rick Nelson and Mayor Rosie Annear with the 2023 Maggolee award