Poetry Performances | Wall Composition on Darumbal

Next date: Saturday, 21 June 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Experience a unique performance in celebration of the final months of D Harding’s work, ‘Wall Composition on Darumbal’.

RMOA has commissioned three Central Queensland-based creative writers to craft and perform a piece of writing inspired by this significant artwork: Daniel Kielly-Davis, Kusangalala Mkoka and Melissa Mills.

With an introduction from Dr Melinda Mann, First Nations Art Officer, this event offers the opportunity to experience different interpretations of D Harding’s work, and learn about common and unique perspectives, experiences and relationships between these writers and the work.

 

FREE | Bookings required 

 

Ticket options: Tickets for this program are free. There is the option to purchase a contribution ticket at $5.00 or $10.00 for those who have capacity and wish to help cover costs of organising these programs. If you select a contribution ticket, there's no need to also select an admission ticket (selecting both will reserve two places).

 

About Wall Composition on Darumbal

This significant artwork traverses the full expanse of the twelve metre-high Long Gallery wall and is reminiscent of artist, D Harding's previous gallery wall artworks inspired by internationally-renowned Aboriginal Rock Art sites within Carnarvon Gorge on Bidjara and Garingbal Country in Central Queensland, synthesising traditional methods of First Nations creative practice with contemporary modes of visual art presentation.

The large-scale wall painting shares a story of Rockhampton’s landscape, cultural heritage, and geographical history, with nearby Tunuba (Fitzroy River) represented at its core. Through this artwork, Harding explores concepts of belonging, place and identity; continuity of Aboriginal culture; the significance of gender roles within nature and Aboriginal societies; and incorporates symbolism unique to Darumbal Culture and Country with permission of Darumbal Elders obtained through a process of consultation and collaboration to ensure the respectful and culturally appropriate use of these.

 

Image: Install view D Harding with Wall Composition on Darumbal, Long Gallery at RMOA.

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