Lycett and Wallis

Unlikely Preservers of Aboriginal Knowledge

I watch the documentary of ‘Lycett and Wallis Unlikely Preservers of Aboriginal Knowledge’. It discusses two European men that start an art revolution at the beginning of the 19th century. This preserved and captured a vast amount of Aboriginal history. Viewing the painting; I could see how they captured cultural practices and caring for Country. I could see the paintings telling a story and understand the phrase: “A picture is worth a thousand words”. I have used this documentary to inspire my Journal layout. My journal will show my experience through the Working on Country elective through my own eyes. This is communicated through drawings and painting of my day-to-day moments.

Colour Palette

As a group we watch the opening Babakiueria film. I watched the remaining later that day. I was surprised about how many other students had not seen this movie. I find it interesting how it highlights the true nature of the lack of relationship between Australian European descendents and Aboriginals. Having watched this film, I realised not much has change with society’s representation of unfairness to this day. To move forward and create change for the future, there is work Australia’s society needs to commit to.