The artwork depicts the power of Bunjil (Wedge Tail Eagle), creation being of the Kulin Nations. Bunjil represents creation and power and is the central theme of the artwork.
The background is a culmination and imagining of his path during the creation period. Representing the landscapes created and the mark of generations of people who call Mordialloc home.
About the artist
Tommy Day, also known as Jirri Jirri Art is a Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba man and multi-disciplined artist based in Shepparton, Victoria.
Capturing the essence of country is everything, vividly etched in his memories as a young Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, and Wemba Wemba man. Its intricate tapestry unfolds as the seasons dance on the precipice of change, leaving an indelible mark on the land while its essence remains constant.
This artwork was created as part of the 2024 Wall to Wall Festival
53 Governor Rd, Mordialloc 3195 View Map
53 Governor Rd , Mordialloc 3195