Local Aboriginal artists have placed their creative focus on sacred sites, which are the subject of an exhibition that opened during last week’s NAIDOC Week celebrations.
The exhibition is at the Caroline Springs Gallery where the artworks have been inspired by this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, “Songlines: the living narrative of our nation”.
Songlines are intricate maps of land, sea and country that describe travel and trade routes and the location of waterholes and food.
They are often recorded in traditional songs, stories, dance and visual art.
Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said the creative outlet gave local Aboriginal people a voice in their communities.
“Our local Indigenous artists and young people have come up with artworks that tell their own individual stories in remarkably different ways,” she said.
“I encourage everyone to take the time to see these free exhibitions and experience just how differently we can see our environment.”
The NAIDOC Week exhibition at the gallery, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard, is open until Sunday, July 17.
Details: 9747 5300
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