Yanyiminga muday Ngurrawa / Walk softly on Country with me

Step into a vibrant celebration of culture and connection with this captivating display of artworks, where each piece tells a story deeply rooted in Dharug language and Indigenous heritage. Through a rich tapestry of colours and patterns, these artworks are an invitation to explore themes of community, land, and identity.

The artworks in Yanyiminga muday Ngurrawa use a combination of motifs and patterns common to traditional Dharug art, echoing the interconnectedness central to Dharug understanding of kinship and belonging. Reference to landforms, water, and native flora subtly weave in elements integral to traditional stories and practices, a reminder of the bounty provided by the natural world. These works assert the continuous presence and resilience of Indigenous culture on this land, honouring the deep, enduring relationship between the Dharug people and their ancestral Country.

This display is not just a collection of images; it's a visual glossary and an invitation to engage with the beauty and depth of Dharug language and the rich cultural narratives it carries.

This display is in partnership the School of Humanities and Languages in celebration of the UNSW Language Festival 2025.

Join the artist, Anissa Jones, at UNSW Library for a free Dharug language workshop during UNSW Language Festival, 24-25 September 2025. Times will be announced closer to the date.

About the artist

"Warami. Ngaya giyara Anissa. Ngaya Burubirangal Dharug Dhiyin. Ngaya Marrangurrabirang. Bayady’u Dharug Dhalang, dhalang Warrangin."
"Hello. My name is Anissa. I am a Burubirangal Dharug woman from Marrangurra (Richmond). I speak the Dharug tongue, the language of Warrang (Sydney)."

Anissa Jones is the Indigenous Academic Specialist for the Arts, Design and Architecture faculties, and works with staff to embed Aboriginal Perspectives across the curriculum.

Top image: Gudbali Ngurra / Fragmented Country by Anissa Jones.