ngurrak-al marram-u / body of the mountain
Exhibition 24 May - 13 July
Burrinja Gallery, Upwey, Victoria

ngurrak-al marram-u / body of the mountain is an exhibition outcome from a mobile artist residency ‘On Country/In Residence’ that occurred along the trails of ngurrak barring (mountain path in Woi Wurrung, also known as Ridgewalk). Walking together across Corhanwarrabul (Dandenong Ranges), a group of artists shared place-responsive practices and considered what it means to 'listen to Country' through their diverse perspectives.

Featuring artists: Aarti Jadu, Rebecca Murray, Mandy Nicholson, Jill Orr, Gulsen Ozer, Laki Sideris, Gretal Taylor and Tammy Wong Hulbert

Co-curated by: Gretel Taylor, Gulsen Ozer and Mandy Nicholson
Image: Listening to the Mountain Body, Gulsen Ozer and Aarti Jadu, photo: Fergus Floyd. Below: Place-responsive art and performance now: a panel discussion, RMIT University, June 2025, introduced by Tammy Wong Hulbert (RMIT CAST and Artist) chaired by Gretel Taylor (Curator), featuring Arahmaiani (Indonesia), Rhiannan Port (Lama Lama, Ayapathu and Kuku Yalanji), Jill Orr (Australia), Vicky Hunter (UK).

The work presented for this exhibition was:
1. The Convergence of Homes, performance and photograph, photo: Shane Hulbert, 2024
2. Mobile Ancestral Hall, mixed media textiles and sculpture, 2024
3. Experiencing Tikilara, mixed media textiles, 2025 (a response to our walking residency on Wurrundjeri country)
4. Detail of The Convergence of Homes, 2025

To read more about the research journey in Garland Magazine, Issue 30 - Ancestors are Here:
Mobile Ancestral Hall