Wurun djeri wominjeka

Wurundjeri people are the Manna Gum people. We take our name from the words wurun and djeri. Wurun is the Woiwurrung language word for the Manna Gum, and djeri is the grub that lives under the bark of the tree, creating tracks as they move.

This artwork embodies the Wurundjeri people and their connections, illuminating the beautiful patterns made in the wurun by the djeri as it winds its way across the wood.

The intricate mark making of the djeri connects with the line work, designs and patterns seen in south-eastern Aboriginal cultural objects such as shields and possum skin cloaks. The patterns created by the djeri can be seen as the design of Wurundjeri Country.

We welcome you to our Country. Created by Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin AO, Wurundjeri-Woiwurrung, born Healesville, Victoria 1958, lives and works Healesville, Victoria

with assistance by Jonathan Jones
sound production: Maddison Miller
designer: Madeline Critchley