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This artwork is in memory of Yagan. The work depicts two stories; that of the life of the Nyungar people prior to the settlement, and the story of Yagan. Its positioning will be the entry to Yagan’s burial site, therefore allowing visitors to the site a chance to contemplate the loss experienced by not only the Nyungar people, but to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders throughout [[Australia]]. The work is of great cultural importance as it pays respect to one of the legendary figures in Perth’s history. Among many others, past and present, Yagan stood proud and fought for freedom and the cultural rights of his people and his country. This artwork pays tribute to Yagan, a cultural hero. May he finally rest in peace.
This artwork is in memory of Yagan. The work depicts two stories; that of the life of the Nyungar people prior to the settlement, and the story of Yagan. Its positioning will be the entry to Yagan’s burial site, therefore allowing visitors to the site a chance to contemplate the loss experienced by not only the Nyungar people, but to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders throughout [[Australia]]. The work is of great cultural importance as it pays respect to one of the legendary figures in Perth’s history. Among many others, past and present, Yagan stood proud and fought for freedom and the cultural rights of his people and his country. This artwork pays tribute to Yagan, a cultural hero. May he finally rest in peace.
== Artists ==
== Artists ==
[[File:Yagan 1sb.jpg|thumb|left|500px|Yagan Memorial Wall Design ''by'' [[Directory:Sandra Hill|Sandra Hill]] ]]
[[File:Yagan 1sb.jpg|thumb|left|600px|Yagan Memorial Wall Design ''by'' [[Directory:Sandra Hill|Sandra Hill]] ]]
'''Nyoongar''' artists who are currently creating art works for the Memorial Site are [[Directory:Sandra Hill|Sandra Hill]] and Peter Farmer.<ref>[http://www.artsource.net.au/clientservices/consultancy/yagan/YaganMemorialPark.htm Artsource] Peter Farmer, Sandra Hill and Jenny Dawson-Commission</ref> [[Directory:Jenny Dawson-Ceramic Artist|Jenny Dawson]] is assisting Sandra with the major story wall works.
'''Nyoongar''' artists who are currently creating art works for the Memorial Site are [[Directory:Sandra Hill|Sandra Hill]] and Peter Farmer.<ref>[http://www.artsource.net.au/clientservices/consultancy/yagan/YaganMemorialPark.htm Artsource] Peter Farmer, Sandra Hill and Jenny Dawson-Commission</ref> [[Directory:Jenny Dawson-Ceramic Artist|Jenny Dawson]] is assisting Sandra with the major story wall works.