Gunggari scar

Gunggari scar
2025
acrylic on canvas
152 x 76cm

This work references a scarred tree from Gunggari Country. It was seen while on a trip with family where we were fortunate to have been told about the significance of this area.

The inspiration for this artwork has come from the word ‘settled’. It highlights that Country was never ‘settled’ but rather invaded. This is seen in the darkness of the background.

The feeling of being ‘settled’ in the sense of safety for me though has come from learning the stories of my family, and learning of our culture, while also having the privilege to travel and view the country of my Old People. This is represented with the white paint of the Scar tree in the foreground.