Doontanboro Kura | Melville Waters Dreaming exhibition

Take a deep dive into Noongar language and culture at Doontanboro Kura | Melville Waters Dreaming, an immersive exhibition that is the culmination of Place Names Melville, a two-year Noongar-led project exploring the meanings of ancient Noongar placenames found in the Melville area.

Amplifying and celebrating Noongar language, the artworks in Doontanboro Kura have been created collaboratively by Noongar Elders, Traditional Owners and community members.

At the centre of the exhibition is a large-scale, handmade map of the Melville area that features the locations of 17 Noongar placenames, layered with traditional Noongar iconography. Alongside handcrafted works, animations and soundscapes immerse the visitor in Noongar language, culture and stories. A highlight will see Wireless Hill dramatically illuminated by a massive animated projection of the Noongar story of the creation of Wagoorjup, screened just four times during the exhibition season.

Place Names Melville was produced by CAN, Moodjar and the City of Melville, and funded by Lotterywest.