… she says, shellwork just comes to you; you don’t really know what the result is going to be until it’s there in front of you. The 89-year-old Bidjigal artist’s vibrant works, including the iconic, shelled Sydney Harbour Bridge pieces, have been celebrated across Australia. Her work – of … further honours the local artist. “Our piece, In her hands, celebrates the passing of Indigenous cultural practices,” the artists say, “from Bidjigal Elder Esme Timbery to five living generations of her family.” “Through her hands, Esme shares the magic of shellwork with t
… ‘Barangga’ takes place on Bidjigal and Gadigal Country. This land has been an important place of learning since time immemorial. We recognise the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples as the Continuing Custodians of this site, and acknowledge them as the first designers and innovators of this land. …
The ceremony will be the first event of O-Week and will include closing remarks from UNSW's Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Attila Brungs.
… alumni and members of UNSW-connected Aboriginal communities across NSW. Initial discussions have commenced with communities from Kensington (Bidjigal), Paddington, Sydney (Gadigal), Canberra (Ngunnawal, Ngambri), Albury, Wagga Wagga, Griffith (Wiradjuri), Port Macquarie (Biripai), Coffs …