“It is signifying the enduring bond between women and the land”
Binak Biik, Murrup Biik (Aunty Kim Wandin & Chris Joy), 2023
“An integration of basalt rock, bronze baskets, and plantings, Binak Biik carries a unique narrative to engage the community. The bronze baskets were originally woven from plant fibre by Aunty Kim and then cast into bronze.
Aunty Kim emphasised the importance of weaving in Wurundjeri culture, stating that weaving is an important part of their culture, both in the past and present. “Women have always played a vital role in preserving our traditions,” she said. Ms Joy said the open basket, central to the sculpture, serves as an invitation for openness and understanding. “It is signifying the enduring bond between women and the land,” she said. Binak Biik is an opportunity to reflect on the traumatic change to the basalt plains, that affected Aboriginal people so critically.”
—- HELEN TATCHELL FOR MOORABOOL NEWS
