Dharug Yana

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Client

ADCO Construction / TAFE NSW

Services

Interpretation/Art
Curation/Content

Sector

Cultural
Government

SUPERSENSE collaborated with Aboriginal stakeholders and artists to interpret and share local Aboriginal stories at TAFE NSW’s new Institute of Applied Technology. Dharug Yana, meaning ‘Dharug Walk’, comprises a suite of interpretation focused on Aboriginal technologies at the Institute of Applied Technology – Construction (IATC) in Kingswood.

We partnered with Traditional Owner Erin Wilkin for curation, research, content creation, and design of all interpretation and wayfinding elements. Our curatorial theme centred on Aboriginal technology, and we collaborated with landscape architects to incorporate relevant plant species that enhance cultural immersion at the new institute.

Our approach diverges from traditional image and text formats of interpretation, focussing on combining public art, interpretation across different mediums and wayfinding. At IATC, interpretation serves as a learning tool featuring diagrammatic instructions, digital connections, and instructional videos. For example, it demonstrates how to identify and use locally planted materials to craft useful objects, showcasing traditional technologies. Perforated representations of technological objects are displayed at 1:1 scale, complemented by artworks from Dharug artist Jamie Eastwood.

Curation and Content Collaborator

Erin Wilkins

Artist collaborator

Jamie Eastwood

Photography and video documentation

SUPERSENSE

Dharug Yana

Interpretation of Aboriginal technology

SUPERSENSE worked with Aboriginal stakeholders and artists to interpret and share local Aboriginal stories at TAFE NSW’s new Institute of Applied Technology.
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First Nations cultural activation through laser-cut interpretations on Corten steel smoking ceremony pit as part of an interactive art installation
Visitor viewing laser-cut interpretations of fishing spear on TAFE NSW’s new Institute of Applied Technology campus
Laser-cut interpretations featuring a fishing spear with QR code, offering both digital and physical interpretation experiences
We undertook curation in partnership with Traditional Owner Erin Wilkins, research, content creation and design of all interpretation and wayfinding.
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Laser-cut interpretations displaying a boomerang with QR code for digital experiences and physical interpretation access
Interpretation panel highlighting local flora and fauna and their relationship with First Nations peoples
Visitors seated on sandstone surrounding First Nations cultural activation Corten steel smoking ceremony pit
Wayfinding signage indicating locations of interpretation panels throughout TAFE NSW’s new Institute of Applied Technology campus
Visitor engaging with upright interpretation panel via QR code
Upright interpretation panel showcasing flora varieties and First Nations significance
SUPERSENSE worked with Aboriginal stakeholders and artists to interpret and share local Aboriginal stories at TAFE NSW’s new Institute of Applied Technology.
+ Read More
First Nations cultural activation through laser-cut interpretations on Corten steel smoking ceremony pit as part of an interactive art installation
Visitor viewing laser-cut interpretations of fishing spear on TAFE NSW’s new Institute of Applied Technology campus
Laser-cut interpretations featuring a fishing spear with QR code, offering both digital and physical interpretation experiences
We undertook curation in partnership with Traditional Owner Erin Wilkins, research, content creation and design of all interpretation and wayfinding.
+ Read More
Laser-cut interpretations displaying a boomerang with QR code for digital experiences and physical interpretation access
Interpretation panel highlighting local flora and fauna and their relationship with First Nations peoples
Visitors seated on sandstone surrounding First Nations cultural activation Corten steel smoking ceremony pit
Wayfinding signage indicating locations of interpretation panels throughout TAFE NSW’s new Institute of Applied Technology campus
Visitor engaging with upright interpretation panel via QR code
Upright interpretation panel showcasing flora varieties and First Nations significance

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