Eagle is a 23-metre tall sculpture by Bruce Armstrong, inspired by Bunjil. Bunjil, also spelt Bundjil, is a creator deity, culture hero and ancestral being, often depicted as a wedge-tailed eagle in Australian Aboriginal mythology of some of the Aboriginal peoples of Victoria.

Bunjil is traditionally represented as a wedge-tailed eagle in Aboriginal art, characterized by bold lines and vibrant colours. Contemporary artists honour his legacy by blending traditional motifs with modern techniques, creating paintings, sculptures, and digital media that reflect his …

Bunjil is the Ancestral Wedge-tailed Eagle, the creator. Waa is the Ancestral Crow, the protector. Bunjil created much of south-eastern Australia and the features and animals within it. He also created people, by breathing life into figures moulded from clay. Stories of Bunjil and Waa provide meaning to south-eastern Aboriginal people.

The centrepiece of this experience is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the notion of continuity and the omnipresent nature of creation. The kinetic form symbolises Bunjil the Creator, a Wedge-tailed Eagle in flight. Spanning 2.2 metres, the structure (in constant motion), mirrors the size and majesty of a mature Wedge-tailed Eagle.

Bunjil's wings. Outside, you see the vast nest - a thick tangle of branches and feathers - of Bunjil, Kulin creator being and Wedge-tailed Eagle. Within the nest hangs a marvellous kinetic sculpture that represents Bunjil’s wings, the sinuous curves of …

2016年3月10日 · Flight of Bunjil at the Creation Cinema in the Melbourne Museum was developed under the guidance of the First Peoples Yulendj Group and is a creative collaboration between Glenn Romanis (Wedge-tailed Eagle feathers), Synthesis Design + Build (Bunjil’s Nest), ENESS (concept, design, vision and sound for Bunjil’s wings) and Melbourne Museum ...

Bunjil is a creator deity, cultural hero and ancestral being in Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal) mythology.

Sculpture of an eagle's silhouette in flight, in wood. Obverse side intricately decorated in very fine hot poker work - geometric patterns. The hot poker designs wrap over the carving to the reverse side to frame the reverse which is otherwise blank. The head of the eagle is carved.

The Wurundjeri people believe an ancestral Wedge-tailed Eagle called ‘Bunjil’ created the land. Bunjil originated from a falling star, and as he fell from the sky, he blew air from his beak...

This painting represents the wedge tail eagle in the sky watching over all of us. Wurundjeri people believe an ancestral Wedge-tailed Eagle called ‘Bunjil’ created the land. Bunjil originated from a falling star, and as he fell from the sky, he blew air from his beak to …

As an Eaglehawk deity, Bunjil is revered as a powerful creator, provider, and protector. This article will delve into the origins, myths, symbolism, rituals, and modern interpretations surrounding Bunjil, shedding light on the rich cultural heritage of this revered figure.

Bunjils Cave is widely regarded as a significant cultural site in Australia and one of the most prominent Aboriginal rock-art sites in southern Victoria. The ancient shelter features a colourful Aboriginal interpretation of Bunjil and his two dingoes. …

Bruce Armstrong was one of Australia’s most prominent sculptors and the artist has left a lasting legacy on the Melbourne cityscape. Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle, is a crucial figure in the mythology of the Wurundjeri people as a creator spirit. Armstrong’s ‘Bunjil,’ is a notable motif that many Melburnians will recognise.

As a member of the Indigenous Art Code Bluethumb is proud to have established direct partnerships with some of Australia's most respected First Nation's artists and art centres. This artwork is one of a kind! In the Kulin nation in central Victoria Bunjil was regarded as one of two moiety ancestors, the other being Waa the crow.

Title: Bunjil. Bunjil flies high over the Yarra River watching over all he has created. Bunjil (the eaglehawk) represents the Creator Spirit; The set of three wavy lines represent the Yarra River in Victoria; The campfire circles symbolise families and …

2021年3月3日 · Bundjil the Eagle is our Creator, our Ancestor Creator. After Bundjil created the mountains, rivers, flora and fauna, he created man from Dhulangi (stringybark) and woman from Biik-gurrin (mud). This is the story told and passed down by my Elder Aunty Lee Healy.

2024年12月17日 · Bunjil is a significant figure in Australian Aboriginal mythology, revered as a creator spirit and a symbol of strength and wisdom. Often depicted as an eagle, Bunjil holds a special place in the hearts and minds of various Aboriginal communities, particularly among the Kulin nation in Victoria.

The centerpiece of this experience is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the notion of continuity and the omnipresent nature of creation. The kinetic form symbolizes Bunjil the Creator, a Wedge-tailed Eagle in flight. Spanning 2.2 meters, the structure (in constant motion), mirrors the size and majesty of a mature Wedge-tailed Eagle.

In the vast expanse of Australian Aboriginal mythology, the name Bunjil rings out as a creator deity, culture hero, and ancestral being of the Aboriginal peoples of Victoria. Often depicted as a majestic wedge-tailed eagle, Bunjil is a revered figure, an icon of power and wisdom, and a symbol of the connection between the natural world and ...

2016年10月28日 · In Aboriginal mythology the Kulin and Gunditjmara people’s creator, Bunjil the eagle, took shelter in a cave located in Gariwerd that contains important historical rock art and today forms part of the Black Range Scenic Reserve.