Connecting to Country at the Athletic Centre

Kyara Fernando Dunghutti (Dhanggati)

Kyara’s work tells the story of the enduring relationships between community, and the lands and waters that have sustained us for generations. 

The art depicts a central gathering place, surrounded by other communities showcasing the diversity of shared cultural traditions in NSW.  

The concept emphasises the strength of bloodline connections, and the living history and collective identity of the state, while the incorporation of environmental elements, including waterways and landscapes, evokes imagery of ancestral lands, reminding us as a department of the importance of balancing program delivery with a connection to nature and Country. 

It is through connection and recognition of these landscapes that we can continue to honour and support the survival of cultural practices, places and peoples for many generations to come.