Medibank Interior Design
Journey of Birrarung
As part of the Medibank project, Murrup Biik engaged Jenine Goodwin Thompson to create this beautiful painting "Journey of Birrarung" (4mx2.5m). It depicts the journey of Birrarung as it flows from the headwaters at Mt Baw Baw thru the Yarra Valley down to Melbourne where the fresh water meets the salt water at Port Phillip Bay. The Birrarung is a life giving force and has been meeting place for the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people and other Kulin Nations.
Title: Journey of Birrarung
Site: Medibank Collins St. Docklands
Artist: Jenine Goodwin Thompson
Curation/coordination/cultural guidance: Murrup Biik - Chris Joy and Kim Wandin
Weaving Circle
The circular rug is based on a woven circle made from lomandra by Aunty Kim. We chose a colour palette that honoured the natural organic fibre and its changing colours in the environment. It also compliments the interior space of the yarning circle. We love how we can honour Country and Cultural through our creations.
Atists: Murrup Biik
Site: Medibank Collins St Docklands
Weaving: Aunty Kim
Design Sketch: Chris Joy
Curation/coordination: Murrup Biik
Manna Gum Carvings
Beautiful carved manna gum pieces were hung on a feature wall by Lewis Wandin-Bursill and they were transformed into 8 very large decals that extend across the walls on 6 levels. Woven artefacts by Aunty Kim, in the form of an eel trap, basket and a huge scoop were also commissioned to be displayed in the building.
Client: Medibank
Site: Medibank Building Collins Street Docklands
Artists: Lewis Wandin-Bursill
Concept/coordination/curation: Chris Joy and Kim Wandin (Murrup Biik)