Murrun Garrang

15 Aug

Project Competed!!! August 2023 - Anglesea Kuarka Dorla
Big Thanks to all the project’s supporters

Artist Statement

**Kuarka Dorla** - the original Wadawurrung word for Anglesea, *the place to hunt Yellow Eyed Mullet*

This tree was most probably traded as seeds 2-3 hundred of years ago by the people living on country, the Wadawurrung.
Viktor, the timber sculptor and I were invited to design and create something to breathe life back into this township centre-piece after it grew too sick to remain safe.
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Our design concept conversation very quickly evolved into a chance to present a symbol of reconciliation in a sensitive, environment driven design.
After meeting with Wadawurrung representatives and listening to stories our loose design concepts now had meaning, grounding and purpose 💜😊💜
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Wadawurrung language has been creatively entwined with the metalwork

What you now see are symbols of Anglesea combined with First Nation language to promote further enquiry and engagement in this ancient culture.
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The Anglesea river, ocean, yellow eyed mullet, leaves, river reeds, native bush tucker, black cockatoo and WAA the revered raven have all been selected to tell our collaborative story 🙏🏼💜

**Wirran** the Black Cockatoo and **Waa** the revered Raven carved by Viktor Cebergs

Language used in the sculpture
Yaluk - river
Warri - ocean country
Murrun - living, nature, leaf
Garrang - tree
Kuarka Dorla - Anglesea
Kuwiyn - fish
Cambangi Tark - river reeds
Karrup Karrup - bush tucker
Nyatne - thank you

Wadawurrung and Cinnamonsart design elements

After consultation with Wadaurrung I was able to utilise the river symbol and bush tucker symbols as well as the locally used cross hatching within my own design elements