RECOGNISE

Let's Make History

Supported by

Chairperson's Address

Our Constitution was written more than a century ago. By then,

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples had lived in this
land for more than 40,000 years, keeping alive the world's oldest
continuous cultures. But Australia's founding document did not
recognise the first chapter of our national story.
Today, Australia prides itself on being a place of fairness but
our Constitution still does not recognise the First Australians.
We need to fix this and bring the country together after so many
chapters apart. It is the next step in reconciling our past. It is
the right thing to do.
Recognise (formerly You Me Unity) state "We need to fix the
historical exclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples from Australia's Constitution. And we need to remove
discrimination - like the section of our Constitution that says
people can be banned from voting based on race".
The local artwork follows an art competition whereby the
Nyerna Reconciliation group and Yarkuwa Indigenous
Knowledge Centre encouraged the local community to submit
their artistic interpretations.
We hope you enjoy the exhibition and join with us in making
history.

Jennifer Townsend
Chairperson
Nyerna Reconciliation Group

Artists
Class 5-6
Mathoura Public School

Artists
Class 5-6
Mathoura Public School

Artist - Holly Butt

Mathoura Public School

Artist - Tomas Banks

Mathoura Public School

Right
Artist - Dani Burgess-Dale
Mathoura Public School
Below Right
Artist - Charlie Burgess-Dale
Mathoura Public School
Below Left
Artist - Chelsea McCormick
Mathoura Public School

Artist - Flynn Smith

Mathoura Public School

Artist - Madeline Phillips

Mathoura Public School

'Tiddalick'
Artists
Deniliquin South Kinder

'Coming Together
As One'
Artists
Class 2-3
Deniliquin South
Public School

Artists
Abbey, Brandon
& Aydan
Deniliquin South
Public School

Artists
Audrey, Henry
& Elizabeth
Deniliquin South
Public School

Artists
Caitlin, Eliza
& Aaron
Deniliquin South
Public School

Artists
Harrison, Emma,
Luke. R and Connor
Deniliquin South
Public School

Artists
1-2K
Deniliquin North
Public School

Artists
1-2R
Deniliquin North
Public School

Artist
Deniliquin North Kinder

Artist
Deniliquin North Kinder

Artist
Deniliquin North Kinder

Artist
4-5S & 5-6HB
Deniliquin North
Public School

Artists
Deniliquin North Kinder

Artists
Deniliquin North
Public School

'Kimberley Dreaming'
My painting titled 'Kimberley
Dreaming' with the red earth
of that area is symbolic to
me of the heart of our
country. Whether I am
painting a majestic river red
gum, arid desert scene,
rugged coastal area or a
towering mountain range,
the unique nature of
Australian landscapes bring
great pleasure to all lucky
enough to be part of this
unique country

Artist
Ann Middleton

Artist
Mariah Cooper
Deniliquin High School

'Purple Moon'
'Purple Moon' promises 'unity'
and new birth.
a) Unity of Colours- by mixing
traditional primary colours (as
used in the flags of both our
cultures), we can produce a
totally new set of colours- a new
beginning by uniting colours.
(b) The shapes used (egg-like)
reinforce this by symbolising
new birth.

Artist
Bronwyn Bathgate

'Puddles on the Track'

A traditional landscape
which gives us 'hope'- rain
on the dusty red earth.

Artist
Bronwyn Bathgate

'Old Technology to New'

Artist
Deb Flower

'Old Technology to New'

Artist
Deb Flower

'Old Technology to New'

Artist
Jennifer Townsend

'She Stands Poem'

Artist
Tori McCulloch

'Droving Days'
Artist
Marie Ritchie

'Finches'
Artist
Marie Ritchie

'The Voice'
Artist
Marie Ritchie

'McDonnell Ranges'
Artist
Gwynneth Hanmer

'Ormiston Gorge NT'

Artist
Esther Waters

'Abstract'

'Rhythm & Blues'

Artist
Helen Lostroh

Artist
Helen Lostroh

'Enchanted Forest'
Artist
Helen Lostroh

'Lyrical Rhythm'
Artist
Helen Lostroh