occupation studies: ngayanhurra bayarral Birrarung

occupation studies: ngayanhurra bayarral Birrarung

2026
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"they tried to tame Birrarung"

Sinopsis

In this work, the artists assert the fatal link between genocide and ecocide, exposing the colonial logic of 'taming', inherent in European intervention. Video footage and field recordings of the Birrarung are layered with shredded snippets of a score composed in the 1800s, inspired by the river. By contrast, the soundscape features the voice of Jasper Cohen-Hunter, who recounts the Creation Story of the Birrarung as told by Beruk (William Barak, 1823-1903), the Ngurungaeta (leader) of the Wurundjeri-balluk.

Status: Released

Bahasa: EN

Produksi

Perusahaan
Creative VictoriaKoorie Heritage Trust
Negara
Australia

Info Cepat

RilisMarch 21, 2026
StatusReleased

Aktor

Jasper Cohen-Hunter
Jasper Cohen-Hunter

Self