Connection to Country
This mural is a connection to Country and connection to people for the artist Tamara Murray.
This mural is a connection to Country and connection to people for the artist Tamara Murray. Her art is a story; it's a place; it's someone she has met along the way that had inspired her. It's a deep connection to the land and her culture.
Maramay Art
Tamara Murray is a proud member of the Barkindtji and Muraroah mob on her mother's side and Yorta Yorta and Dhudaroah mob on her father's side. Wiradjuri land is home and where she feels most at peace.
Where
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.
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.
Teaming Life of Milawa Billa
This design draws together elements from the natural environment of the Murray River.