Iuk (eel) Trap - ARI

Aunty Kim Wandin unveiled her iuk (eel) trap at the Arthur Rylah Research Institute in June 2023. This trap is predominantly Lomandra longifolia, woven by Aunty Kim Wandin, and a section of bronze, created from a partial eel trap by our friends at Fundere Foundry/Sculpture Company using lost wax technique. The materiality representing pre and post colonisation.

Inclusive of the project was a series of Mirrim Ngagu (Deep Listening) ceremonies facilitated by Aunty Kim and Chris Joy. The ARI team will join in the weaving process over time by adding in meaningful elements found on Country to the trap.

Title: Iuk (eel) Trap - Arthur Rylah Institute

Location: Arthur Rylah Research Institute, Heidelberg

Client: Arthur Rylah Research Institute, Heidelberg

Team: Many thanks to Maddi Miller (University of Melbourne) and the team at ARI.