Yaluk is the DjaDjaWurrung word for waterway. This is an ongoing project in which I trace creeks and rivers in wire to learn more about the land I live on, much as 18th century Englishwomen painstakingly stitched map samplers to learn geography. But maps have historically often been used to assert truth or claim ownership, so while still composed of all the elements, the work is no longer an ‘accurate’ representation. Instead, it becomes a sculptural form.

Collaboration with projection artist Chi-uh Star has been a major development in this body of work. We have created installations incorporating my sculptures and Chi-uh’s projection and soundscape. Most recently we created a site-specific installation in the Inglewood Town Hall’s old projection room and the walkway bridging this with the contemporary community hub building as part of the Loddon Valley Arts Trail.

I hope the viewer also feels curious about what they are looking at, and about the land and waters we share.