In conversation: Grinding Grains

Join Tina Baum (Gulumirrgin (Larrakia)/Wardaman/ Karajarri), Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, in conversation with Uncle Bruce Pascoe (Yuin, Bunurong and Tasmanian), Beatrice Murray (Wiradjuri) and artist Jonathan Jones (Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi), followed by damper around the campfire in the Sculpture Garden.

This special event is part of the public program for Jonathan Jones’ exhibition, untitled (walam-wunga.galang). Featuring large-scale sandstone grindstones combined with a soundscape in Wiradjuri language, untitled (walam-wunga.galang), provides an important perspective of First Nations relationships with the environment and First Nations Land Management practices in this country.

Participate in grinding kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra) to make dough, a primary food source for south-east First Nations people. The production of the grass to flour was predominantly managed by women and the sound of grinding and beating has been described as industrial: ‘the noise they made was exactly like the working of a loom factory’.

This program is for audiences of all ages. Children are most welcome and must be accompanied by a participating adult. This program will include Audio Description for people who are blind or with low vision. We have been unable to secure an Auslan interpreter for this event. If you require interpretation, please contact us on access@nga.gov.au.

Places are limited. If tickets are booked out, please contact us to be added to the wait list.