Ways of Seeing
This theme explores the ever-changing relationship between artists and the land
Chenile Chandler, Call To Country
“The words from Call to Country translate from woiwurrung to English as ‘come together as one, in the healing of our hearts’. The purpose of the Call to Country is to call everyone to ceremony – the spirit of our Ancestors, Elders, everyone, so that we can begin ceremony.”
Read more about Chenile Chandler and Call to Country
Experience Ways of Seeing
This theme explores the ever-changing relationship between artists and the land. The Dandenong Ranges have always been a place of ever-changing beauty and inspiration. Light, colour, form and perspective have shaped the way that people have engaged with and experienced this unique area.
The Ways of Seeing trails run between Montrose, Kalorama and Mount Dandenong.
Along these trails you will discover artworks, stories, signage and an architectural node. All of these stories and designers speak to the theme of ‘Ways of Seeing.’
Explore Ways of Seeing
Ways of Seeing trails connect Montrose, Kalorama and Mount Dandenong
Whenever you’re visiting our national parks and state forests, please always check changes to trail conditions, and weather warnings, before beginning your walk. Be sure to take enough water, and wear suitable clothing for the conditions.
Artworks
- The Reveal, Doongalla Forest
- Djirra Binak, Intersection of Falls Rd and Ridge Road Mount Dandenong
- Regeneration – The Listening Place, Kalorama Park
- Storm Leaves, Kalorama Memorial Park
- Water Tank Artworks:
- Buln Buln Yinga (Lyrebird Song), Kalorama
- Goanna Fella (Survivor), Kalorama
Temporary Artwork
- Tawny Frogmouth, Karwarra Gardens
Architectural Node
Kyeema Track, Mount Dandenong
Artworks along Ways of Seeing
Discover the artworks along Ways of Seeing
Djirra Binak
The Reveal
Regeneration - The Listening Place
Storm Leaves, Kalorama
Storm Leaves, Montrose
Water Tank Art Project
Tawny Frogmouth
Architectural Node
A node is a meeting point and a site of connection.
For ngurrak barring, First Peoples design studios Djinjama and COLA Studio have collaborated on the design of five Architectural Nodes.
The Ways of Seeing Node is an expression of the rhythm of the forest and the movement of water through the layers of Country. Here, the phloem of the Mountain Ash is honoured as conduit of water from Biik-ut (Below Country) through Biik-dui (On Country) and into Wurru wurru Biik (Sky Country). Baanj Biik (Water Country) is honoured as an ephemeral presence, reflecting Sky and Star Country when it pools in the boulder.
– Design statement
Discover the Ways of Seeing Node along Kyeema Track, Mount Dandenong
Interpretive Signage along the Ways of Seeing Trail
Click on the images below to discover the interpretive signage along the Ways of Seeing trail.
