Bamboo Wave
Touring Status
Not Currently Touring
Footprint
105 sqm / 1130 sqft
Interactive
No
Bamboo Wave

Bamboo Wave pays homage to rich cultural heritage, weaving an immersive journey that reflects historical significance and natural cycles of life.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Bamboo Wave begins its journey by paying tribute to the Parramatta River as one of the most important historical and cultural symbols at the heart of the Eora nation.

'Parramatta' is an Aboriginal name that comes from the Burramattagol clan of the Darug people, the traditional custodians of this land for over 60,000 years, whose name means 'the place where the eels lie down.' The Parramatta River estuary, where ocean saltwater meets river freshwater, is the place where eels spawn during each full moon cycle then migrate from river to sea. The eels later return to their birthplace on the river to create new life, which continues the cycles of migration, movement, and new life. This is a phenomenon shared by both the river and the people, who have always relied upon the river as their means of transportation, their place of gathering, and their source of life since the beginning of time.

Bamboo Wave, crafted entirely from bamboo, embodies this special narrative. Meticulously heat-bent and sculpted, three distinct bamboo waves weave and meander through the space, creating an immersive journey that captivates and guides its visitors.


This was a past commission for Eco World Luxury Development.

Artist: Amigo & Amigo
This artwork was originally a commission for Eco World Luxury Development

Amigo & Amigo

In the spirit of reconciliation Amigo & Amigo acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Site design by A Friend of Mine.
Build by Formwork.

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