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Sculpture - Aluminium, Aunty Kim Wandin et al, Balam Balam, 2025

  • A large metal sphere sculpture with abstract butterfly motifs cut into it. It is located in a garden in front of a building featuring a geometric abstract pattern.

    Balam Balam (4)

  • A large metal sphere sculpture with abstract butterfly motifs cut into it. It is located in a garden in front of a building.

    Balam Balam (2)

  • A large metal sphere sculpture with abstract butterfly motifs cut into it. It is located in a garden in front of a building featuring a geometric abstract pattern.

    Balam Balam (1)

  • A detailed picture of a large metal sphere sculpture with abstract butterfly motifs cut into it.

    Balam Nalam (3)

  • A large metal sphere sculpture with abstract butterfly motifs cut into it. It is located in a garden in front of a building featuring a geometric abstract pattern.
  • A large metal sphere sculpture with abstract butterfly motifs cut into it. It is located in a garden in front of a building.
  • A large metal sphere sculpture with abstract butterfly motifs cut into it. It is located in a garden in front of a building featuring a geometric abstract pattern.
  • A detailed picture of a large metal sphere sculpture with abstract butterfly motifs cut into it.

Historical information

'Balam Balam', by Aunty Kim Wandin and Christine Joy’s (Murrup Biik) is located at Balam Balam Place.

This artwork responds to the name of the site and represents the earth and the extraordinary migratory journeys that butterflies make around our planet, referencing their resilience and strength. It recognises that butterflies as pollinators are an important food source for birds and other vertebrates, and are a part of a living, interconnected planetary system. They are indicator species for healthy environments.

Grounded in a deep relationship with Country and a commitment to creating culturally rich artwork, Murrup Biik's 'Balam Balam' honours Aboriginal knowledge, ceremony, and community connection.

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