St Andrew’s Rooftop Mural, St Andrew's Cathedral School, 2023.

This first part of this artwork reflects journeys and also the resources which are available from the land. All animal tracks move together to represent community and journeys. Behind the Emu, you can see a wide variety of native florals, which can be seen all throughout the wider Sydney landscape. Surrounding the Kangaroo are Yams, which were a staple part of the Indigenous diet, along with native fruits and vegetables. Surrounding the Goanna are trees, which they like to climb. The water running through the artwork emphasises the learning journey and the flow of knowledge. Water is also an important resource for sustenance, which is why the animals can be found surrounding it. The colour scheme reflects the orange colours which can be found within the canteen area. The blue for the river has been used to bring the outside blue colours into the canteen space.

The second part of this artwork focuses on the journey and growth of the SACS and Gawura communities. The footprints move from large campsite to the next, this represents the journey from Gawura’s inception, to where we currently are. There are smaller communities or families, who at each interval connect and form a part of the strong community. The community down in the left hand side is the SACS community where is is now. There are many people, who have all come together to strengthen, grow and celebrate the community that has been established. The native florals in the background may be found all throughout the wider Sydney area. The native grasses and plants at the top represents growth. These native grasses are used to weave and create vessels to carry instruments, food and other items. It is a celebration of the beauty of the Sydney landscape. The Kangaroo tracks that are running through the artwork also emphasises the ongoing journey. The colours reflect the colour scheme surrounding the mural, while also bringing some of the indoor orange outside, to tie the murals together.

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