Bruce Munro’s Tropical Light exhibition will showcase four local Larrakia Nation artists as part of the Artistic Cultural Program from January to April this year.

Jason Lee, Lynette Fejo, Shaun Lee and Trent Lee are featured in the Program and will ‘pop up’ their work along the Tropical Light exhibition path, sharing specific stories around Larrakia culture during the Tropical Summer season.

Trent Lee will install up to 40 Magpie Geese sculptures along the 2.5km arts trail, highlighting the ritual of the water birds during ‘Mayilema’ (Wet Season) from the end of February to the start of May, when the geese are laying their eggs on the flood plain and it is time to collect them.

Other pop up works will share dance, light and 3D sculptures to activate the city throughout the exhibition and provide locals and visitors with another reason to visit the CBD during the Tropical Summer.

The exhibition highlights cultural stories of place and time through Bruce Munro’s illuminated sculptures, local Darwin artists’ pieces and the words and works of local Larrakia people, including the audio tour app.

For more information visit www.tropicallight.com.au

Quotes from Acting Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture, Eva Lawler:

“Bruce Munro: Tropical Light has engaged 30,090 people since it opened in November and the Artistic Cultural Program will continue to shine a light on the works of our local Larrakia Nation artists.

“I encourage locals and visitors alike to visit the CBD over the next few months to experience the works from these four amazing artists.

“The Territory Labor Government has presented Bruce Munro: Tropical Light, an event that activates our city, engages with the community, increases visitation, supports local businesses and strengthens our economy.”

Quotes from Member for Port Darwin, Paul Kirby MLA:

“Bruce Munro Tropical Light has drawn many locals into our CBD, which is great exposure for our Darwin City retailers, café and restaurant owners.

“A great walk filled with art, I encourage all Territorians to participate.”

Quotes from Larrakia Nation Chief Executive Officer, Robert Cooper:

“The Larrakia Hosts program has been instrumental in linking the Larrakia people with new and relevant activities in Darwin.

“We are pleased to see involvement in promoting Darwin with such a well-known figure as Bruce Munro, and were honoured to have Bruce as a guest at our offices to talk through the program in person.”

Quotes from Larrakia Nation Artist, Lynette Fejo:

“I’m so proud that the Darwin Larrakia-Belyuen Dancers have a chance to be part of the program. Ten adults and six children will perform live traditional dances at different sites along the exhibition trail of the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition. It is a great opportunity to showcase our work.”

Quotes from Larrakia Nation Artist, Trent Lee ‘Bundirrik’:

“I’m so excited for my artwork to be part of the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition. It’s a great honour. My project of multiple fauna sculptures features around 40 Magpie Geese to celebrate the last few months of the Tropical Summer, which in Larrakia is Mayilema season.

“In keeping with the focus on light, the Magpie Geese sculptures will be spread out like they would on the flood plains with solar powered lights underneath to show the reflection of the moon and the stars.”

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