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Poster – Wadya gathering :
Printed on canvas Features central motif: Unions for yes. Collection code: Artworks Current location: Library display Library collection copy: Current location - display library, November 2023. Artist: Lara Watson, Birri Gubba. Artwork name: ‘Wadya gathering’. Wadya means speech / word. “Lara was inspired by the Boss Ladies, whose art & story borders the Uluru Statement from the Heart.” – Accompanying narration. “I wanted something that represented us all coming together at a great gathering that would link us in this fight for recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I wanted organisations and individuals campaigning for YES making this their own and part of their journey on the road to YES. I hope it will be a symbol that when people see it, they know it’s a symbol for YES. – Accompanying narration. Artist: Lara Watson, Birri Gubba. Artwork name: ‘Wadya gathering’. Wadya means speech / word. “Lara was inspired by the Boss Ladies, whose art & story borders the Uluru Statement from the Heart.” – Accompanying narration. “I wanted something that represented us all coming together at a great gathering that would link us in this fight for recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I wanted organisations and individuals campaigning for YES making this their own and part of their journey on the road to YES. I hope it will be a symbol that when people see it, they know it’s a symbol for YES. – Accompanying narration.