LIVING Indigenous sculptures are set to grow at Linton\u2019s Edinburgh Reserve.<\/p>\n
Wadawurrung artist Kait James, and fellow creative Forest Keegel will collaborate with Traditional Owners and the Linton community in the development of an endemic Indigenous plant community which will pay respect to the area\u2019s living First Nations culture.<\/p>\n
As part of their work to regenerate the reserve\u2019s plants and wildlife habitat, the Linton community members will plant the sculptures later in 2022, also acknowledging the stolen land they live on.<\/p>\n
Idea sharing, planning, and designing workshops with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners will run this month, and the project will get an official launch this Sunday, 12 June at 12pm.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur vision is to collaborate with the community, and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, and we encourage as many people as possible to get involved in the workshops in June,\u201d James said.<\/p>\n
Golden Plains Shire mayor Cr Gavin Gamble said the municipality received a grant of $30,000 last year from the Federal Government\u2019s Regional Arts Fund to deliver the project.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe living sculptures project is a unique piece of art for Linton that community members can contribute to and enjoy for years to come,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cCouncil encourages community members from Linton and across the Shire to get involved in the planning and creation of this exciting public artwork.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project launch this weekend will include a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony from Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Barry Gilson.<\/p>\n
The next two workshops are set for 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, 18 and Saturday, 25 June at the Linton Shire Hall. After the meetings, plans will be displayed here, and feedback is welcome.<\/p>\n