Condobolin Youth Services – Wiradjuri 'Uth' Story
Painted as if seen from above, young aspiring artists depict travelling throughout the Wiradjuri area, a landscape of rivers, land and animals. As in the Aboriginal flag, colours in the painting have specific meanings; red represents the earth, black symbolises people and yellow the sun.
Rivers running through the area bring life to the land as suggested by the colour white. U shapes show where people gather around white circle waterholes and black circle campfires. Gathering in such a manner is strong tradition for the Wiradjuri people.
Local residents nominated members of Condoblin’s Youth Services to represent their artwork and culture in the Utes in the Paddock gallery. Under the supervision of local artist Rebecca Shepherd, aspiring young artists Tonielle Newman, Dimanya Ritchie, Mikayla Engelhardt, Dylan Brandy, Shalonda Dangar, Michael Parker, Carl Williams and Ashley Taylor joined forces to create a vibrant celebration of indigenous life in central New south Wales, Wiradjuri ‘Uth’ Story.
Youth Services is a project available for all members of the community. Funded by Lachlan Shire Council, Youth Services is managed by Western Plains Regional Development Inc. Staff run youth centres in Condobolin, Tottenham, Lake Cargelligo and Tulligibeal and work with local schools and organisations to provide a range of youth specific education and activities.
More information can be found on www.condobolin.nsw.au
