Durrur Yarruwala (Always Strong)
This painting depicts the use of Wiradjuri Language to describe this young warrior subject of the piece.
The young warrior is coming of age where he would traditionally be put through Law or the Rules. However due to his disconnection to culture and not being allowed to continue his traditions, those words are now behind him.
The young warrior is surrounded by the language of his past and is trying to gain his spiritual connection to that language. He does this through song and dance. Though the generations before him have lost connection his ancestors help him, guiding him through dance and songs.
He now hears the old people in his dreams and feels his language. He is now Always Strong - Durrur Yarruwala.
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