National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) will see the grand opening of the new Yangga Dyata – Walking on Country Silo artwork, Horsham Rural City Council has announced.
A walk on country will follow the opening, with the route following Yangga Tyerrang Street (Firebrace Street) through to Warta Tyerrang Muwil Park (Sawyer Park).
Chair of Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and Clarke Family Representative, Dylan Clarke said the official opening of the artwork was an important achievement.
“I believe this is a significant accomplishment for reconciliation week, and is a demonstration of quality partnerships across our region.”
“The Silo depicts an iconic story of our region and connects both sides of our communities to a history that recognises the importance of traditional practices and methods.”
Mayor Robyn Gulline said she was looking forward to celebrating the public artwork.
“I am really looking forward to celebrating the opening of the new silo artwork, which celebrates Wotjobaluk warrior Yanggendyinanyuk and the wider themes of reconciliation, resilience and respect,” she said.
Projections featuring Wotjobaluk Nations’ artwork, curated by Natimuk ACT will light the way and the walk will end at Warta Tyerrang Muwil Park (Sawyer Park) for a presentation of a new artwork titled, ‘Let’s take those steps’ by local Gunditjmara and Wotjobaluk artist Tanisha Lovett.
“In the theme of my artwork we acknowledge the land we are walking on,” said Ms Lovett.
“Where we take our steps, following in the steps of our ancestors. We need to come together to care for the land and take care of each other. It’s time to take those steps together to achieve this.”
The Yangga Dyata – Walking on Country Silo Art Project and street projections are supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.
