New public artworks for Stonnington

Published on 27 October 2024

Have you seen the beautiful, new artworks in Stonnington?

Created by First Nations artists, Barkindji man Kent Morris and Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Kim Wandin, with collaborating artist, Christine Joy, these fantastic, new sculptures are sparking interest and enlivening the recently-opened South Yarra Siding Reserve, and nearby pocket park in Arthur Street, South Yarra. 

The first piece by Kent Morris, Where We Walk, is one of two commissioned for Metro Tunnel’s eastern portal tunnel entrance works, as part of the Legacy Artwork Program. Inspired by the significant flaked stone artefacts uncovered at the reserve, this piece speaks to its long connection with Wurundjeri people.  

The second piece, Murrup Biik, by Aunty Kim Wandin, with collaborating artist Chris Joy, honours the location of a significant Aboriginal cultural site as a series of sculptures inspired by Bilang, (meaning string bags in Woi-wurrung language).

The Bilang represent Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung women and acknowledges their journey across Country and their work collecting food to provide for families, and as Custodians of the land.   

Come along and take a look when you’re next in the area and experience some vibrant and unique sculptural art.

South Yarra Siding Reserve 

9 – 11 William Street, South Yarra and Arthur Street, Pocket Park, South Yarra

Image above: Where We Walk by Kent Morris

Image below: Murrup Biik by Aunty Kim Wandin, with collaborating artist, Christine Joy

Noble Photography on behalf of the Rail Network Alliance