In 2020, the Town of Gawler approached Codi and Kira Buckskin, founders of Ngadli Art, to commission a piece of art for Council’s second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). A few years on, we are so excited to see how Codi and Kira’s artistic vision has come to life and how beautifully it reflects our reconciliation journey so far and into the future.
This amazing artwork can now be seen on display in the Gawler Civic Centre. It is also used throughout the RAP, which was recently endorsed and officially accredited by Reconciliation Australia.
About the artwork:
Ngayidju Nhagu Ngallugu - Mine, Yours, Ours
The main centre circles of the artwork reflect the RAP themes of relationships, respect and opportunities. The four corner sections represent historical truth-telling from various Aboriginal groups. The hills represent overcoming discrimination and racism and the journey we must go on together to eliminate this. The various symbols around the middle of the piece represent traditional and new ways of communicating to close the gap and build reconciliation.
Ngadli Art was founded by Narungga/Wirangu sister Codi and Kira Buckskin, two young Aboriginal artists and storytellers. Using a combination of traditional dot work and contemporary design, Codi and Kira interpret their cultural history and stories through a unique and contemporary approach.
The RAP artwork is a 20cm by 140cm original acrylic on canvas. Imagery of the artwork is used throughout the RAP document.
The RAP can be found on the Town of Gawler website at https://www.gawler.sa.gov.au/reconciliation
