Monday, 25 May 2015

Redfern, mural

This mural of the Aboriginal flag is on the wall of a gym, in the inner city suburb of Redfern. It was painted in 2000 to bring people together and reaffirm ownership of Aboriginal people's part of Sydney. It gradually becoming more exposed as derelict houses around it were knocked down, which had been known as "The Block". The gym is also slated for demolition and will be redeveloped with student accommodation, open space and affordable housing but there are plans to reproduce the mural. The symbolic meaning of the flag colours are: black represents the Aboriginal people of Australia, red represents the red earth, the red ochre and a spiritual relation to the land and yellow represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector.
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18 comments:

  1. William KendallMonday, 25 May 2015 at 05:24:00 GMT+10

    Quite eye catching, Jim.

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  2. xyzMonday, 25 May 2015 at 15:19:00 GMT+10

    It looks like sunrise..

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    1. JimMonday, 25 May 2015 at 23:17:00 GMT+10

      Feyza, yes it symbolises a yellow sun over the red earth.

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  3. JoeMonday, 25 May 2015 at 18:39:00 GMT+10

    Very striking Jim.

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  4. Latane BartonMonday, 25 May 2015 at 21:26:00 GMT+10

    a perfect shot to cover all your memes, Jim.

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  5. Jackie McGuinnessMonday, 25 May 2015 at 21:58:00 GMT+10

    Perfect statement!

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  6. SmilingSallyMonday, 25 May 2015 at 23:09:00 GMT+10

    Hi Jim,

    Unusual place for a flag. Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  7. LVMonday, 25 May 2015 at 23:40:00 GMT+10

    Love visiting your blog as you share some of the most interesting things.

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  8. RedPatTuesday, 26 May 2015 at 02:30:00 GMT+10

    It's wonderful, Jim!

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  9. VioletSkyTuesday, 26 May 2015 at 04:07:00 GMT+10

    It really stands out. Good that you captrued the flag before it disappears.

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  10. Small City ScenesTuesday, 26 May 2015 at 13:25:00 GMT+10

    Very interesting. I am sure is helped . MB

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  11. bj Tuesday, 26 May 2015 at 13:38:00 GMT+10

    Love this....

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  12. s.cTuesday, 26 May 2015 at 19:27:00 GMT+10

    A very strong and nice symbol. I like it.

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  13. DrillerAATuesday, 26 May 2015 at 22:13:00 GMT+10

    I wonder if the flag graphic will be incorporated into the new development, or like the building and surrounding properties, it will be determined to have served it's purpose and will vanish with the demolition. Hopefully it will be a part of any new construction. A very vibrant symbol indeed.

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    1. JimTuesday, 26 May 2015 at 23:12:00 GMT+10

      Driller, yes there actually are plans to reproduce the mural in the glass facade of a new gym that will be part of the redevelopment.

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  14. GattinaWednesday, 27 May 2015 at 01:28:00 GMT+10

    That's a very nice mural and certainly good for mutual relationships !

    http://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.be/2015/05/ruby-red-tuesday_26.html

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  15. AnnesphamilyWednesday, 27 May 2015 at 10:52:00 GMT+10

    Very nice mural Jim and always so colorful and showing off some blue. Have a good week!

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  16. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Thursday, 28 May 2015 at 12:56:00 GMT+10

    nice symbol of the sun.

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