Relevance

Relevance
2025
Acrylic on Wooden Board
40 x 30cm

“Relevance” is a work inspired by the word “tradition”. It explores the enduring significance of Aboriginal cultural heritage in contemporary Australia and reflects on how tradition remains a vital, living force in today’s world. The green background of the piece – symbolizing growth and life – is layered with juxtaposing patterns—traditional and contemporary—that weave together to form a sense of continuous movement. This visual rhythm represents the ever-changing nature of cultural identity: dynamic, adaptive, and resilient, the external black motifs highlighting the importance of past, present and future. By merging old and new elements, “Relevance” challenges the idea that tradition belongs only to the past. Instead, it shows how culture continues to evolve, shaped by both history and present-day realities.
The patterns serve as a metaphor for this journey—interconnected, complex, and ongoing. This work is both a visual reflection and a call to action. It asks viewers to consider their relationship with Aboriginal culture: to respect it, to learn from it, and to help ensure its survival into the future. For me, “Relevance” is a reminder that tradition is not static—it is active, vital, and deeply embedded in who we are.