Celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC Week: mural by artist Shane Haurama
Project Summary
As part of the 2007 Guringai Festival and 50th Anniversary celebrations of NAIDOC Week, local indigenous artist Shane Haurama painted a large four panel mural in the Foyer Exhibition Space at Willoughby City Council from 18 - 29 June. The event was observed by over 2,000 visitors and included public programs and artist talks. Local pre-schools, primary and high schools took part in the art making while learning about Aboriginal art, culture and heritage. The mural remained on display for the duration of the Guringai Festival and NAIDOC Week.
Shane responded to the 50th Anniversary of NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) by painting a sea of 50 hands; 49 represent various cultural groups and the black hand in the centre represents indigenous people. According to Shane the mural highlights the need for working together, for reconciliation.
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Shane Haurama and students from Chatswood Public School, 2007
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