The artworks of Greenbank-based First Nations artist Jessica Skeen-McKinnon (Muralappi) are about to go mobile to mark National Reconciliation Week 2023.
Eye-catching artwork by Jessica is being used to wrap the exterior of one of Logan City Council’s vans to be used by the venues and events team.
Jessica, who comes from a highly artistic First Nations family, is also the artist behind the designs featured at Logan Gardens water play area.
Council says it chose a vehicle that was highly visible in the community to wrap with Jessica’s artwork to demonstrate its support of reconciliation.
National Reconciliation Week, which runs from Sunday, May 27 to Saturday, June 3, is a time to learn about the shared histories, culture and achievements of First Nations people.
It also provides a chance to explore ways to contribute to reconciliation through the week’s theme – Be a Voice for Generations.
“We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Australia,” said City of Logan Mayor, Darren Power.
“We recognise the past and are working together to be one community.”
National Reconciliation Week activities in Queensland include an exhibition at The Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, a Queensland Youth Orchestra concert at the QPAC Concert Hall and an art display by First Nations artists at the UQ Art Museum.
Full details of National Reconciliation Week events throughout Australia can be found online at National Reconcilliation Week.
