Ruby R. (year 9)
Materials: acrylic paint

My artwork ‘Yarrangany’, meaning roots of trees, is a symbol of my culture. The roots represent my cultural roots and how I am connected to the land and all the flora and fauna around. Each symbol inside the roots tells a story about me as I connect to each one in a different way. Lastly, the Goanna climbing the tree is special to me as it is my mob’s totem and I learn lots from them and how they walk upon this land.

Reconciliation means …
… acknowledging the past and working towards healing. It also means to strengthen the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.