INDIGENOUS sculptures, made by indigenous artists Ellen Jose and Glenn Romanis, will be unveiled on Saturday 21 June, at three sites along Bayside’s foreshore. 

1.30pm North Road Sculpture ‘The Barraimal (Emu) Constellation’ - sculpture by Glenn Romanis

2.45pm  Red Bluff Cliffs ‘The Ancient Yarra River with Bunjils Eggs’ - sculpture by Glenn Romanis

3.30pm  Ricketts Point ‘Boon Wurrung Blossom’ - sculpture by Ellen Jose

Bayside Mayor Councillor Andrew McLorinan said the three sculptures, commissioned by Bayside City Council, represented indigenous people’s connection to the land of Bayside.

“Each sculpture is based on stories authored by Boon Wurrung Elder, Carolyn Briggs. The sculptures demonstrate a direct relationship with the Bayside coastal environment and have been located in positions that enhance and complement our rich cultural heritage.

“The sculptures are accompanied by interpretive signage that provides insight into the works and the social customs of indigenous people.

“I would like to congratulate the artists on their sculptures. This has been an excellent community project that will help to promote, conserve and enrich Bayside’s indigenous history, diversity and culture.

The Indigenous Sculptures project was funded through the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Getting Involved grants program and is a part of Council’s commitment to the recognition of indigenous people.