Bayala Guwiyang (Yarning Around The Fire)
Co-created by Jamie Eastwood (Ngemba/Dharug) and Balarinji Studio
The Bayala Guwiyang artwork symbolises coming together in hope and reconciliation. It represents the remarkable bonds of camaraderie and trust forged between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal servicemen on the battlefield. The reflective black, white and orange poles with Gymea lily line work refer to black and white servicemen gathered around a central campfire. The artwork evokes the concept of gathering, even amid conflict, through shared experience. The poles are made from cast aluminum with a reflective finish, making them visible in headlights at night. The Bayala Guwiyang artwork is located at three locations in the median leading into the M7/M12 Interchange from the north and south as well as at the Villiers Road rest stop on the shared path.
