Marrup Biik – Spirit Land video and sound installation

Image: Marrup Biik - Spirit Land (detail), Simone Thomson. Photo: Andrew Curtis.

“This is where our heart is. This is where our spirit lives. This is Spirit Land. Marrup Biik” Simone Thomson

An extraordinary video and sound installation created by local Wurundjeri/Yorta Yorta artist Simone Thomson and immersive experience artist Tom Hall from PixALL. Marrup Biik – Spirit Land, travels through a spiritual map of Maroondah exploring Country, Culture and traditional stories.

Experience a powerful reimagining and animation of a significant artwork from Maroondah City Council’s art collection. A soundscape developed by the artist in collaboration with facilitator Sarah Weston reveals the artist’s voice as the narrator of a Dreaming story. As the soundscape moves across the landscape, the artist’s mother, respected Wurundjeri and Yorta Yorta Elder Aunty Zeta Thomson can be heard singing and her brother, local artist Mark Thomson can be heard playing didgeridoo.

The project will open during Reconciliation Week and will be on display until the end of NAIDOC Week.

Artist talk

Join exhibition artist Simone Thomson to hear about the artwork, themes and ideas behind Marrup Biik - Spirit Land.

• Date: Thursday 29 May
• Time: 12noon
• Venue: ArtSpace at Realm. 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134

Register online

Get involved

Take part in free art activities for Reconciliation Week during Mullum Market.

• Date: Thursday 29 May
• Time: 10am to 2pm
• Venue: Outside ArtSpace at Realm. 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134
• No registrations necessary

Further information

For more information please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33 or email arts@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

When

Location

ArtSpace at Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 3134, View map