Balarinji developed a Connecting with Country Framework and Public Art Strategy to support the preparation of a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) amendment for the Redfern North Eveleigh Program for submission to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE).
Balarinji worked collaboratively with TfNSW, appointed subject matter experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders, such as Government Architect NSW (GANSW), DPE and Heritage Council for NSW to deliver a successful Connecting with Country Framework and Public Art Strategy that integrated and supported the Redfern North Eveleigh Submission.
Balarinji undertook comprehensive Aboriginal community engagement to inform and co-develop the Connecting with Country Framework to ensure locally-connected Aboriginal voices were embedded at all points of the project. The developed framework provided narratives, key themes, iconography and principles drawn from Country. They presented guidelines for the SMEs to embrace the site’s Aboriginal historical and contemporary identity and integrate Aboriginal culture and narratives to create well-connected and welcoming places within the precinct that would engage visitors to explore the story of Place.
Balarinji developed a Public Art Strategy for the Redfern North Eveleigh precinct, underpinned by the Connecting with Country work. The strategy identified the overarching approach and vision for public art in the precinct, outlining the opportunities for public art to express the unique identity and history of the site.
The Redfern North Eveleigh precinct is a truly special place. It holds significance for a number of communities for a variety of reasons. It is in the heart of Aboriginal Sydney, while also being a state heritage listed industrial rail site. This significance provided a unique storytelling opportunity to be explored through future public art opportunities.
