Reconciliation artwork to light up Civic Centre

To celebrate the launch of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan artwork, by Indigenous artist Marcus Lee from the Karajarri people, we will light up our Civic Centre from 17-21 April, 6pm-9pm, with the new design.

The artwork was developed in consultation and collaboration with the Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Traditional Owners whose lands make up Monash.

The artwork depicts Bunjil the Protector, a wedge-tailed eagle flying high over the City of Monash, keeping a watchful eye on its reconciliation commitments.

The larger concentric rings towards the centre represent Monash Council as a central meeting place for the community to join and partner on the journey towards a more just and inclusive city.

The surrounding circles define meeting places and journey pathways symbolising the four key enablers to achieve self-determination. These are to prioritise culture, address trauma and support healing, address racism an promote cultural safety and transfer power and resources to communities.

The artwork also includes the essential three reconciliation pillars of relationships, respect and opportunities.

A patchwork of patterned markings illustrates Victorian cultural expressions that are reflective of traditional south-eastern Aboriginal art and connect with the shared Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Traditional Owners.

This Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will be Council’s commitment to supporting the reconciliation process and outlines how Council and stakeholders will engage in reconciliation and contribute to greater unity within the Monash community.

The plan will be formally launched at a future date following endorsement from Reconciliation Australia.

Credit: Marcus Lee Design. Community support and partnerships 2022, commissioned for the City of Monash Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2022-2024, digital art.

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Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, 3150, View Map