This artwork is about the mistreatment of my country. This artwork is about reconciliation because Australia is a land shared by all. The tears of this figure are trees and he represents a dying landscape. It is everyone’s responsibility to care for and nurture this great land. I have included the Three Sisters, an icon of the Blue Mountains where I live. This landmark has meaning for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Reconciliation means… In relation to my artwork reconciliation means the coming together of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to make our country a wonderful place.
Many of these resources and activities have been developed in consultation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to ensure that the program meets NSW curriculum outcomes for Stages 3, 4 & 5.
Reconciliation NSW aims to create a reconciled, just and equitable community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. We work to inform, support and inspire people to engage in reconciliation.
E: schools@reconciliationnsw.org.au
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Ground Floor 27 Cope St Redfern 2016
