"Badu Gili" is a seven-minute animated projection of indigenous Australian art.
"Badu Gili" is a seven-minute animated projection of indigenous Australian art.
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The "Badu Gili" artwork represents an important celebration of indigenous culture, says Rhoda Robert, the project's curator and Sydney Opera House's head of indigenous programming.
The "Badu Gili" artwork represents an important celebration of indigenous culture, says Rhoda Robert, the project's curator and Sydney Opera House's head of indigenous programming.
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It will be projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House every evening.
It will be projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House every evening.
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The projections feature works by artists Jenuarrie (Judith Warrie), Frances Belle Parker, Alick Tipoti and the late Lin Onus and Minnie Pwerle.<br />
The projections feature works by artists Jenuarrie (Judith Warrie), Frances Belle Parker, Alick Tipoti and the late Lin Onus and Minnie Pwerle.
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The artists represent various Aboriginal groups, from the Yaegl people of New South Wales to remote Queensland communities.<br />
The artists represent various Aboriginal groups, from the Yaegl people of New South Wales to remote Queensland communities.
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The artists are internationally acclaimed and work with a variety of mediums. Images of their works were animated and set to music.
The artists are internationally acclaimed and work with a variety of mediums. Images of their works were animated and set to music.
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Most of the artworks are themed around nature.
Most of the artworks are themed around nature.
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"Sadly, now we're seeing environmental damages to our country, the destruction of our reefs," said Rhoda Roberts, curator of the project at the Sydney Opera House.
"Sadly, now we're seeing environmental damages to our country, the destruction of our reefs," said Rhoda Roberts, curator of the project at the Sydney Opera House.
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Roberts launched the project as a celebration of Aboriginal art and culture, hoping to raise awareness among the Australian public as well as among international visitors. <br />
Roberts launched the project as a celebration of Aboriginal art and culture, hoping to raise awareness among the Australian public as well as among international visitors.
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The light show was live-streamed on the Sydney Opera House Facebook Page, and was packed with visitors. <br />
The light show was live-streamed on the Sydney Opera House Facebook Page, and was packed with visitors.
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For participating artist Frances Belle Parker, the most valuable feedback came from her community.
For participating artist Frances Belle Parker, the most valuable feedback came from her community.
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"We showed [the display] to Yaegl elders and school kids," said Parker in a phone interview. "They are proud that a Yaegl artist has had this opportunity."
"We showed [the display] to Yaegl elders and school kids," said Parker in a phone interview. "They are proud that a Yaegl artist has had this opportunity."
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The curators hope to invite new Aboriginal artists to contribute to the display, with new additions expected as early as December.
The curators hope to invite new Aboriginal artists to contribute to the display, with new additions expected as early as December.
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