I was inspired to create this artwork whilst using watercolour pencils. I wanted to emphasise connection. In my artwork, I placed Australia as the centre piece in order to represent it as the mother country that we all belong to. From there, I decided to sketch from a birds eye angle to visualise how we all connect to one another. I captured this moment by drawing myself in the middle and using various lines to connect myself to the land, rivers and water that surrounds me.
Reconciliation means…
Reconciliation means to reflect on what happened in the past, understand
the history, learn from it and make sure that it never happens again. In order
to reconcile, we must celebrate Indigenous culture and thank First Nations
peoples for looking after Country. Reconciliation is about moving on together
by building positive relationships and educating all communities.
Artist: Isla Williams
Many of these resources and activities have been developed in consultation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to ensure that the program meets NSW curriculum outcomes for Stages 3, 4 & 5.
Reconciliation NSW aims to create a reconciled, just and equitable community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. We work to inform, support and inspire people to engage in reconciliation.
E: schools@reconciliationnsw.org.au
T: 02 8095 9600
Ground Floor 27 Cope St Redfern 2016
