Jarni McGuire’s artwork represent Kambarang, using towering bronze forms to evoke the warran yams, traditionally cultivated in this season, as well as the female form.
Season: Kambarang
- Wildflower season – season of birth
- October – November
- The Noongar Season ‘Kambarang’ is represented by the colour yellow as it symbolises the return of the hot weather.
Concept Rationale
“Kambarang; being the season of birth, evokes my maternalism.
Hearing Nanna Vivienne Hansen share her knowledge about bush medicines and the role women have taken through the season Kambarang, I wanted to find a way to honour our women.
Traditionally, women were the main providers of our food. One of the foods which women dug up were the Warrang Yam.
My artwork is a response to reflecting on my experience as a woman and a mother and how my body has changed over time through this.
I love sharing my culture, I love learning and as I continue on this path of learning about my people, my culture and my community.” – Jarni McGuire
Artist Quote
“Kambarang; being the season of birth, evokes my maternalism. My artwork is a response to reflecting on my experience as a woman and a mother and how my body has changed over time through this.” – Jarni McGuire
