Wiradjuri Woman
The Wiradjuri Woman was burnt on the Possum Skin Cloak for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in 2006 and now I have created a sculpture emerging out of this tree stump – as if a spirit is breaking free.
"I am a proud Wiradjuri woman. All of my work is based on traditional Wiradjuri stories handed down to me by my Grandmother and Elders of the Community in which I interpret in a contemporary way.
The stories attached to my art are about the land, animals, bush tucker and the river."
- Leonie McIntosh
Where
Vertical Message Sticks
Traditionally messages were painted and inscribed on a stick, which was then transported by hand. Typical messages inscribed on the stick by painting, carving or burning would be announcements of ceremonies, disputes, invitations, warnings, meetings, events and happenings.
The Bigger Picture
The frame represents movement and change for Aboriginal people. We are evolving to adapt to the ever changing environment.
Reconciliation Shield
The figure depicted is holding his hands in a position of submission. Enough is enough – we all need to walk together on this journey of reconciliation