Lake Cootharaba Foreshore, Boreen Point
Sat 24 June to Sun 30 July
The word ‘Murang’ in Kabi Kabi language signifies totem systems and refers to animals or flesh. ‘Ngai’ relates to identity and means ‘I’. Murang Ngai translates to ‘Us in Them’ and ‘Them is Us’, exploring the interconnectivity of everything in the environment.
Murang Ngai is the latest evolution of the interdisciplinary research project, Beeyali, led by Lyndon Davis in collaboration with Leah Barclay and Tricia King at the University of the Sunshine Coast. This initiative brings together Indigenous knowledge, art, science, and new technology to visualise the calls of wildlife on Kabi Kabi Country. Environmental interconnection plays an important role in Beeyali to foster an embodied understanding of local ecosystems and inspire a collective sense of responsibility and ecological empathy.
Murang Ngai draws on sonic visualisations from culturally significant species such as the white-bellied sea eagle, rainbow lorikeet, cockatoo, black swan, dolphin, and native bee. The work invites reflection and encourages a multi-sensory engagement with place, disrupting anthropocentric worldviews. Through a unique combination of Indigenous knowledge, contemporary art, emerging science and new technologies, this project calls for a deeper understanding of interconnection that respects and cares for non-human life.
Murang Ngai artist talk
Lake Cootharaba Foreshore, Boreen Point
Thu 6 July, 6 – 7pm
Hear Lyndon Davis talk about this project and see the works come to life through AR with Lake Cootharaba as a backdrop on Thursday 6 July at 6.00pm.
This is a FREE TICKETED EVENT
BYO picnic blanket is welcome.
Murang Ngai multi-sensory event
Lake Cootharaba Foreshore, Boreen Point
Sun 30 July, 5 – 7pm
As Floating Land: Us and Them comes to a close, join Lyndon Davis for a multi-sensory event including performance, projection, soundscape and shared food on Sunday 30 July at 5.00pm.
This is a TICKETED EVENT
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. The project has also received support from ANAT and the University of the Sunshine Coast.
