Artist statement

'This piece was inspired by the 2022 NAIDOC theme ‘Get up, Stand up, Show up’. Hearing this gave me such pride thinking back on all the moments the community has stood together to create change, to support and to celebrate. As a community we have always been good at getting behind each other and these moments fill me with strong emotions; I feel pride and strength and support in these moments. When we come together as a community, we create real change and push for a better world for our young mob.'

About the artist

Born and raised within the Kulin Nations of Victoria, predominantly on Bunurong and Wurundjeri Countries, Emmy Webbers loves going home to Gunai/Kurnai Country and connecting with both the land she lives on and the land she comes from.

'Every piece I create is inspired by my culture in some way, either from being on Country and the incredible visuals and feelings that creates, or through my children, seeing how they interact with our culture and finding ways I can explore through their eyes. I am lucky to have a strong community around me that has so much inspiration to draw from.'

This work won the Metro Tunnel Creative Program 2D Award in the 2022 Koorie Art Show, presented by the Koorie Heritage Trust.