Walawaani Muriyira-Waraga means 'safe journey whale - many' in the Dhurga language. The front of Bronwen and Gavin's Whale Tail displays a contemporary Aboriginal art style incorporating bright colours in the hope children specifically connect with our colourful story of the journey of the whale. The back of their Whale Tail displays a traditional Aboriginal artwork design showing the migration of whales travelling down the far south coast of NSW past Walbunja country. More about this tail.
Artist: Gwiyaala Aboriginal Art, Bronwen Smith (Walbunja Woman) and Gavin Chatfield (Wiradjuri Man)
Artist bio: Over the past ten years, Bronwen and Gavin have worked together and achieved many artistic opportunities. To name a few, they have been part of local markets in NSW, the Blak Markets at La Perouse and have formed partnerships with mainstream and Aboriginal corporations, including The Yusuf Islam Foundation (Cat Stevens), Eurobodalla Shire Council, Mogo Zoo, Vivid Sydney, Street Art Festival, Sydney University, Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-op, the educational sector and other government agencies where they have painted murals and commissioned artworks. More from this artist: instagram.com/gwiyaala_aboriginal_art/
Dimensions: This is a large whale tail which measures approximately 175cm tall, 172cm wide and 112cm deep. Weight approximately 40kg.
Other information: This sculpture is make out of fire-retardant fibreglass resin. It is suitable for display indoors and outdoors.