Commissioned by Murrumbidgee Council and created by Ling in 2021, this amazing piece of art reflects on the local flora and fauna and celebrates some of the unique wildlife found in the area, most notably the Grey Crowned Babbler and the Darling Pea. Selected as the primary feature is the Grey Crowned Babbler. Found locally, these birds are listed as vulnerable, serving as a reminder of the fragility of our ecosystem and the importance of living with nature and harmony. Grey Crowned Babblers typically live in family groups, working together to forage for food and maintain nests. They embody the spirit of both strong family units and a tight-knit, supportive community. The imagery of the Darling Pea (Slender Swainsona) and Billybuttons aka Drum Sticks (Pycnosorus Globosus) complement the Babblers. These local floral elements assist in softening the hard lines of the wall, while introducing strong colours, blending the organic shapes, and pushing the Babbler imagery into the foreground. This project was funded by the Australian Government through the Drought Communities Programme.
119 Jerilderie Street