Artists statement

At the Game is a celebration of Country, Culture, Community and Connection through sport. The Technique used is called Quilling, using paper strips rolled by hand into coils then placing them together in the Artwork.

The different colours within the artwork represent the various people coming together in one shared space. The different elements reflecting the important role that sport can play in bringing people together, the stadium becomes more than a place to compete or spectate, it is a meeting place for people of all communities to gather, connect and share.
At the Game represents unity through sport, acknowledging the strength of aboriginal culture and connection to culture, while celebrating the way sport can create a shared sense of belonging and community for all.

Historical information

Aunty Glenda, a proud Wadawurrung Elder, is an artist whose work radiates with vibrant colours and boundless creativity. Her love for art is deeply intertwined with her cultural heritage, and every piece sh creates is a celebration of her Indigenous roots.

With an innate ability to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, Aunty Glenda transforms everyday objects into stunning art forms. Her creative mind is always at work, finding beauty and potential wherever she travels. She is not confined to a single medium; instead, she explores all forms od artistic expression, letting her internal feelings and visions guide her.
Aunty Glenda’s art is more that just a visual experience – it’s a heartfelt expression of her culture, passion, and the vibrant spirit of her people.

Physical description

The artwork is made using the quilling technique of painted rolled paper. The work features a large basketball in the centre of the piece, surrounded by white coils. Decorative circular black, yellow, red and brown surround the centre. The work is framed in a black stained wooden frame. Attached to the backing is a circular weaving with beads and emu feathers.

Inscriptions & markings

On back - At the Game / Created by Gene 2023