Wiradjuri Ceramic Mural

This is a photograph of the Wiradjuri Ceramic Mural in Wagga Wagga. I am not the artist.

 

This mural depicts the Murrumbidgee River and the history of the Wiradjuri people. It contains many stories, dealing with issues of triumph, dissent, elation and despair.

 

The presence of the Murrumbidgee River, a giver of life so important to human existence, is depicted weaving its way through the natural flora and fauna as illustrated. This celebrates the relationship between the aboriginal people and the land.

 

An image of the first fleet marks the coming of European people and the beginning of white settlement and changes to come.

 

The size of the traditional Wiradjuri warrior reflects his strength and spirit and his significance to the local people as he led the resistance against European settlement. The crosses and ascending spirits represent the deaths of both Aboriginal and European people involved in the hostilities.

 

The contemporary Aboriginal flag and the yellow map detailing the Wiradjuri Nation symbolise the linking of the past and present.

 

A coming to 'understanding' is reflected in the contemplation of the contemporary Wiradjuri man as he looks towards the future.

 

Various Artists

 

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