Footprints First Nations Tour | Wall Composition on Darumbal

Join Dr Melinda Mann, RMOA First Nations Arts Officer, for a Footprints First Nations Tour of Wall Composition on Darumbal by internationally renowned artist, D Harding (Ghungalu, Bidjara and Garingbal Peoples). This thirty-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to explore the symbolic meanings within Wall Composition on Darumbal and learn more about First Nations world views and perspectives within the context of Darumbal Country.

Designed to be interactive and engaging, the tour is suitable for all ages and levels of experience with contemporary art and invites visitors' own responses, reflections and questions in a discussion led by Dr Mann. 

We also invite you to book your free spot in the tour of Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion that will be co-facilitated directly afterwards by Dr Mann and Emily Wakeling, RMOA Curator.

 

FREE | Bookings required 

Ticket options: Tickets for this program are free, but we have introduced the option to purchase a contribution ticket at $5.00 or $10.00 for those who have capacity and wish to help cover costs of organising these programs. If you select a contribution ticket, there's no need to also select an admission ticket (selecting both will reserve two places).

 

About Wall Composition on Darumbal

This significant artwork traverses the full expanse of the twelve metre-high Long Gallery wall and is reminiscent of artist, D Harding's previous gallery wall artworks inspired by internationally-renowned Aboriginal Rock Art sites within Carnarvon Gorge on Bidjara and Garingbal Country in Central Queensland, synthesising traditional methods of First Nations creative practice with contemporary modes of visual art presentation.

The large-scale wall painting shares a story of Rockhampton’s landscape, cultural heritage, and geographical history, with nearby Tunuba (Fitzroy River) represented at its core. Through this artwork, Harding explores concepts of belonging, place and identity; continuity of Aboriginal culture; the significance of gender roles within nature and Aboriginal societies; and incorporates symbolism unique to Darumbal Culture and Country with permission of Darumbal Elders obtained through a process of consultation and collaboration to ensure the respectful and culturally appropriate use of these.

 

Image: visitors exploring D Harding's work, Wall Composition on Darumbal, during a Footprints First Nations Tour in the Long Gallery at RMOA.

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