Returning

 A site-specific installation located at one of the oldest Jacaranda trees in Barrambin - a Brazilian native with large, low branches popular for childrens’ play. A series of suspended abstract mobile forms are constructed with ironbark material, with shapes inspired by the form of traditional First Nations bark canoes. These designs recall the significance of Barrambin as a water source rich with sustenance for the traditional owners who cared for Country in this gathering, hunting and camping place. 

Each element of the work is comprised of soft curls that cast animated shadows on the grasses beneath as they drift in the breeze. This interaction with Barrambin’s winds and ground takes advantage of the hidden dimensions of this significant Indigenous site and aims to inspire contemplation. 

The work's cyclical forms are further influenced by the concept of ‘Everywhen’ - an Indigenous understanding of time, where past, present, and future are intertwined.