banyar dulgah_Heart Research Institute
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- Title: banyar dulguh (healthy heart in Minjungbul Bundjalung language) (2025)
- Artist: Deslyn Marsh/Nyumbar Aboriginal Education
- Wall size: 1.5m height x 26.2m width
- Location: 7 Eliza Street, Newtown (The Heart Research Institute)
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This painting captures the essence of unity, as communities from across Australia come together in search of healing and treatment. It is a reflection on the importance of improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, with a specific focus on cardiovascular health. The piece serves as a visual representation of collaboration and the shared commitment to creating better health opportunities for Indigenous peoples.
The setting of the painting is based on Gadigal Country, a place that holds deep cultural and historical significance. The building depicted in the artwork symbolises a space for care, healing, and the gathering of knowledge. It reflects a fusion of modern medical advancements with traditional Indigenous wisdom, highlighting the importance of integrating both worlds in the pursuit of health and wellness.
Throughout the painting are various bush tucker plants, which have long been used by Aboriginal communities for healing. These plants symbolise the bush medicines that continue to play a vital role in the health and well-being of Aboriginal people, underscoring the importance of reconnecting with and revitalising these traditional practices.
The work also acknowledges the significant partnership between the Heart Research Institute and the Djurali Centre. The word Djurali, meaning "grow" in the local language, speaks to the collective growth and progress in health research, particularly in the area of cardiovascular health for Indigenous communities. This partnership embodies the strength of collaboration, as both traditional knowledge and modern science unite to foster a healthier future.
Through this painting, I aim to celebrate the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, honor the rich cultural heritage that informs their healing practices, and contribute to the ongoing journey toward improved health outcomes for all.
Artist statement
This painting captures the essence of unity, as communities from across Australia come together in search of healing and treatment. It is a reflection on the importance of improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, with a specific focus on cardiovascular health. The piece serves as a visual representation of collaboration and the shared commitment to creating better health opportunities for Indigenous peoples.
The setting of the painting is based on Gadigal Country, a place that holds deep cultural and historical significance. The building depicted in the artwork symbolises a space for care, healing, and the gathering of knowledge. It reflects a fusion of modern medical advancements with traditional Indigenous wisdom, highlighting the importance of integrating both worlds in the pursuit of health and wellness.
Throughout the painting are various bush tucker plants, which have long been used by Aboriginal communities for healing. These plants symbolise the bush medicines that continue to play a vital role in the health and well-being of Aboriginal people, underscoring the importance of reconnecting with and revitalising these traditional practices.
The work also acknowledges the significant partnership between the Heart Research Institute and the Djurali Centre. The word Djurali, meaning "grow" in the local language, speaks to the collective growth and progress in health research, particularly in the area of cardiovascular health for Indigenous communities. This partnership embodies the strength of collaboration, as both traditional knowledge and modern science unite to foster a healthier future.
Through this painting, I aim to celebrate the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, honor the rich cultural heritage that informs their healing practices, and contribute to the ongoing journey toward improved health outcomes for all.