Community Consultations Underway for the East Arnhem Mural Project
Actioning the requests of the East Arnhem Local Authorities, Council has engaged with mural artists, George Domahidy and Luke Breen to execute the East Arnhem Mural in East Arnhem Regional Council’s Nhulunbuy Support Office. The artists are currently consulting with the nine communities through art and creative mediums to identify themes that are to be featured on the final mural.
As part of community consultations in Gapuwiyak, the community now owns the newest mural in the region. A stunning piece of community art, the mural is a true reflection of the how both Yolngu and Balanda have worked together in the past to support and strengthen to the communities. The mural proudly reads, “Working Together, Standing Strong” whilst featuring the windmill that was built by both Yolngu and Balanda during the early-mission days - a theme that was raised by the Gapuwiyak Local Authority for their community.
Council continues to support and promote this attitude of collaboration between organisations, stakeholders and different levels of governments for the benefit of the East Arnhem communities.
EARC is certain that this mural project will be a source of inspiration that continues to celebrate the strength that comes from unity in diversity.
