#callistemon salignus

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Melaleuca salicina (syn. Callistemon salignus)

16-OCT-2022

Melbourne, Vic

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Identify the site for assessment 2

The lagoons of York’s Hollow were once teeming with life from various plants (waterlilies and reeds) to aquatic animals (bream and eel). It was also home for local Aboriginals that would live along the ridges of the waterholes. A place where they would gather, raise their families and collect food. This is a landscaped open space with a variety of trees and other vegetation, including Hoop Pine, White Bottlebrush (Callistemon salignus), Blue Quandong (Elaeocarpus grandis), Grey Ironbark and various common urban weeds and grasses 

Victoria Park was once open forest where many events took place in history. In particular, a series events occurred at York’s Hollow including raids and assaults, as well as the capture and execution of important figures such as Yilbung, Dundalli, Uncle Marney, and Ommuli.

York’s Hollow’s traditional name is Barrambin in relation to the Turrbal’s language.

 The installation Idea draws upon the image a school of fish, in acknowledgement of the sites earlier aquatic life and water being a source of life for local indigenous. Water is a source of life for all plants, animals and people. It is also majestic in the way that it moves and sounds. Movement and sound are elements that are explored within the installation. Individuals are be able to experience a heightened sense of being towards the space around them.

Identify the site in the prescribed area on the map you wish to use;

Document the site

List your proposed materials and processes (on your blog);