Kamara Morgan

Connection to Country

Connection to Country was created as a response to the development of the new Knox Library. The design for the central ceiling artwork has been refined from the original painting by Kamara Morgan, a proud Yorta-Yorta, Gunai-Kurnai, Dja Dja Wurrung, Boonwurrung, Taungurung and Baraparapa Artist.
With roots deeply embedded in her ancestral lands, Morgan’s creative journey is a testament to the resilience and strength of Indigenous culture.
The clay coloured symbols featured in this artwork represent the importance of Connection to Country and its people for the Boon Wurrung / Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. These symbols also highlight the significance of the new library as a meeting place for the Knox community. Lines extending outward from the central meeting place, depict the intricate web of connections that bind Knox Library to Country, highlighting a commitment to continue to honour and acknowledge Indigenous culture.
The U shape symbols along the top of the artwork represent people coming together, heading towards our central meeting place, to gather, collaborate and share stories.
Connection to Country stands not just as a striking artwork adorning the ceiling of the Knox Library, but as a testament to the profound stories of culture and resilience that shape our collective identity.

 

Medium Description:

Powder coated steel

Location Information:

Knox Library Westfield

Gps Latitude:

-37.8676275

Gps Longitude:

145.2380942

Date Of Work:

2024