20 June 2024

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Wurundjeri Elder and artist Aunty Kim Wandin, with collaborating artist Christine Joy, have created a series of artworks for the Siding Reserve and the new Arthur Street pocket park in South Yarra.

Aunty Kim Wandin, with collaborating artist Christine Joy, were selected by the arts advisory panel to develop artwork that responds to the rich cultural heritage of the area and concepts of moving on Country.

Titled Murrup Biik, the artwork honours the location of a significant Aboriginal cultural site as a series of string bags (Bilangs) to honour the journey of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung women across Country, and the work of women collecting food to provide for families and as Custodians of the land. It aims to change the way people view Aboriginal artefacts and acknowledge that they are a living, breathing life-giving force with spirit and knowledge.