
Sculptures
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Family Matters (2018)
MATERIALS Bronze
LOCATION Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, Hill Street, Forbes NSW
Miyagan Bala Yambuwan ~ Family is Everything
'Representing the bond of family, the passing on of knowledge and the link between generations and the ties to country; it pares down humanity to its very essence, the grass roots of existence.'
Located on the shoreline of Lake Forbes, this striking bronze sculpture helps to tell the story of Wiradjuri culture. It depicts two Indigenous women with child returning from gathering food. This piece was developed in close consultation with the local Wiradjuri community.
The Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre (WDC), a yarning circle and sand dance ring are located nearby. Created and managed by the Forbes Wiradjuri Community, the WDC is a unique hub for educating the community, promoting Wiradjuri culture and stories, and regularly hosts cultural events, meetings and workshops conducted largely by enthusiastic and dedicated local volunteers.
The Wiradjuri are the largest Aboriginal group in New South Wales. They occupy a large area in Central New South Wales, from the Blue Mountains in the east, to Hay in the west, north to Nyngan and south to Albury: the South Western slopes region.