GROUNDED Exhibition Opening

GROUNDED is a multi-sensory exploration of the rich relationship between Bundjalung people and the native bush plants of the Northern Rivers. Featuring the works of Mitch King, a Widjabul-Wiabul/Yaegl sound and performance artist, and Karenza Ebejer, a socially engaged artist and filmmaker, the exhibition delves into themes of ecological renewal, cultural knowledge, and community resilience.

This exhibition celebrates the wisdom of Bundjalung Elders and their ongoing care for Country. King’s sound installation captures recordings of native plant species involved the regeneration of the Big Scrub, inviting audiences to experience the land as a living, breathing entity. Ebejer’s work reflects on the interconnection of all life forms, inspired by the complex web of relationships that sustain Bundjalung Country.

Emerging from collaborative conversations with local custodians, this exhibition emphasises the importance of listening to Elders and respecting Indigenous ecological knowledge. The artworks are more than creative expressions; they are acts of cultural revitalisation, honouring stories that have sustained these lands for millennia.

GROUNDED invites us to deepen our connection to nature, recognise the resilience of First Nations communities, and explore how we can contribute to a sustainable and harmonious future.

ABOUT

3 - 6pm Weaving in the Quad
5pm Welcome to Country