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Using the spaces at Balam Balam Place

Balam Balam Place is a Merri-bek City Council facility, proudly managed by These Are The Projects We Do Together. There are spaces that can be booked via the link below.

Find out more about the creative and community precinct on the Balam Balam Place website.

Public Art at Balam Balam Place

'Balam Balam', by Aunty Kim Wandin and Christine Joy’s (Murrup Biik) in the foreground, Reko Rennie's mural 'Always' in the background, located at Balam Balam Place.

  • 'Balam Balam', by Aunty Kim Wandin and Christine Joy’s (Murrup Biik)

    This artwork responds to the name of the site and represents the earth and the extraordinary migratory journeys that butterflies make around our planet, referencing their resilience and strength. It recognises that butterflies as pollinators are an important food source for birds and other vertebrates, and are a part of a living, interconnected planetary system. They are indicator species for healthy environments.

    Grounded in a deep relationship with Country and a commitment to creating culturally rich artwork, Murrup Biik's 'Balam Balam' honours Aboriginal knowledge, ceremony, and community connection.

     'Always' mural by Reko Rennie

    Artist's statement: A contemporary reference to south-eastern mark making on geometric patterning, and in homage to the iconic colours of the Aboriginal flag, my artwork 'Always' deliberately affirms its place within the community as one that speaks to its strong connections to First Nations, acknowledging our people through a proud, public declaration of solidarity.

    My work tends not to take on literal representations, rather uses repetitive pattern as a way to imply significant ties to site and a broader understanding of culture. Scar trees can be found right across the country. Many of these have dendroglyphs (carvings of shapes and symbols) within them, acting as markers of place and ceremony. My intent here is to speak to those markings by way of the traditional designs found on scar trees and to elevate the importance of their use by First Nations peoples.

    'Always' declares our people as present, celebrates survival and harnesses an ongoing to commitment to our respective communities and their place within society. In this way we proudly acknowledge the past, the present and the future through this bold and visible public artwork in the City of Merri-bek.

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