Wadawurrung artist Deanne Gilson has been awarded the non-acquisitive Koorie Heritage Trust Award for Excellence in Any Media in the 13th Koorie Art Show for Porronggitj gupma Ngaramilli baa Bunyia Beenyak under Barri-morrgal – The Brolga Dancing by the Eel Trap, Under the Moon, 2025.
“Porronggitj, or the Brolga as it is known by in English language, plays an important role in Wadawurrung Songlines for its graceful dancing under the moon. Today, our women perform a dance that calls back the Brolga after it was scared off during the first stages of settlement,” Gilson said.
Deanne Gilson (Wadawurrung), Porronggitj gupma Ngaramilli baa Bunyia Beenyak under Barri-morrgal – The Brolga Dancing by the Eel Trap, Under the Moon, 2025, synthetic polymer paint, charcoal from Marlene Gilson’s fire, 23 karat gold, copper leaf, canvas
Photograph: Christian Capurro, 2025
Courtesy the artist and Koorie Heritage Trust, Melbourne
The 13th Koorie Art Show is on display at Koorie Heritage Trust, Melbourne until 22 February 2026.
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