Bilang Biik

This project showcases three sculptures that are symbolic of bilang (stringbag) highlighting them as a significant tool for Wurundjeri women. The project also honours food plants such as Murnong and fibre plants. Perforations in the sculptures are in the shape of murrnong flowers. The sculptures are internally lit, emanating a soft glow of murnong-shaped stars.

This location is a significant Aboriginal cultural site where stone scatters have been found. The Bilangs represent the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung women journeying across Country and their work, collecting food to provide for families and caring for Country as custodians.​

Title: Bilang Biik

Location: South Yarra Siding Reserve

Client: Metro Tunnel Project, State Government of Victoria

Team: Concept development, design and curation by Murrup Biik (Aunty Kim and Chris Joy). Collaborators include the Sculpture Company and Collide Public Art and the team at Metro Tunnel Victoria. Photography courtesy of James Voller and the Sculpture Co.