Camp Site Mural
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant Campsite mural at Alfred Deakin Place, celebrating the rich Aboriginal heritage of Ballarat.
- Discover Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle, symbolising creation and spirituality for local Aboriginal people.
- Admire the intricate circular motifs representing diverse campsites, highlighting Ballarat's historical significance as a meeting place.
- Experience a unique blend of art and culture, commissioned by the City of Ballarat, enriching your visit.
Campsite is a re-commissioned artwork based on the original Campsite Mural installed in Alfred Deakin Place for the Commonwealth Games in 2006. The Campsite mural features Bunjil (wedge-tailed eagle) the creator and spiritual leader for Aboriginal people of this land. The Baarlijan (platypus) is a representation of the local Aboriginal community who have come from different Aboriginal nations and have made Ballaarat their home. The circular motifs represent campsites of different sizes located across Ballaarat, indicating that Ballaarat was and continues to be an important meeting place. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat.
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