It was a privilege and a great honour to be part of the selection panel for the Aboriginal artwork that is on the lawn outside the new Springvale Community Hub.
The artists Fiona Clarke and Kenneth McKean have done a wonderful job with the Fire Pit and Rock Art. The log seating that surrounds the fire pit was made from gum trees that had to be removed from Noble Park for the construction on the overhead rail lines.Council works with many First Nation’s artists on a number of projects across Greater Dandenong, and this work is a real highlight amongst the many pieces featured in the region.
A quote from Fiona and Kenneth’s submission is: “As First Nations people of Australia are one of the oldest living cultures on earth, rock is one of the best representatives of the earth and Aboriginal people are so strongly connected to the earth and use stone for many of their tools. It is fitting that we connect the Kulin Nation’s Wurundjeri and Bunurong people as the Traditional Owners of this land in this sculpture.”
If you have not yet visited the Springvale Community Hub l encourage you to do so. Other attractions at Springvale Community Hub are a brand new library and meeting rooms, Springvale Historical Society, customer service, a new playground and surrounding gardens.
We all have been through a very challenging year in 2020, and we look forward to being able to reconnect with family and friends this year.
If you need to contact me on any Council related issues please do so on 8571 5230 or 0466 004 616.
