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Laneway Commissions 

In 2011 the Laneway Commissions celebrated the creativity and excellence of Melbourne’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists with a collection of public art works.

 

Six projects were commissioned that traversed a variety of perspectives, stories and art forms. They provided a rich cultural framework through which to view Melbourne’s contemporary urban landscape.

 

Spread over ten different locations, Laneway Commissions 2011 has been the most extensive exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public art in Victoria. Whilst the season is now over, two works remain, Melbourne: Two Worlds and Neon Natives.

 

Image of Melbourne: Two Worlds
Melbourne: Two Worlds is a mural exploring the stories and culture of the Wurundjeri community, depicting Aboriginal peoples’ connection with their ancestral past within a contemporary Melbourne context.
Image of Neon Natives
Neon Natives features a selection of Australian animals against a diamond geometric patterned background which is a cultural identifier of the Kamilaroi people.

 ‭(Hidden)‬ 2011 Laneway Commissions Preview
Image of Laneway Commissions 2011 preview
View a video previewing this year's Laneway Commissions from the artists themselves.

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Let’s Talk Treaty, John Harding
Image of Let's Talk Treaty
John Harding discusses Let's Talk Treaty.

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Urban Doolagahl, Steaphan Paton
Image of Urban Doolagahl
Steaphan Paton discusses Urban Doolagahl.

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Where I am, Destiny Deacon
Image of Where I Am
Destiny Deacon discusses Where I am.

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Iron Cross, Yhonnie Scarce
Image of Iron Cross
Yhonnie Scarce discusses Iron Cross.