Indigenous Artwork Restored On Minjerribah

A culturally significant public artwork, installed on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) in 2019, was recently repaired by Redland City Council after sustaining damage over time.The work, Mirriginpah – Sea Eagle Law at Cabarita Park, Amity (Pulan Pulan), features an eagle soaring over a school of three dolphins.The artwork and place marker by Quandamooka artist Belinda Close symbolised the cultural importance of Mirriginpah (the sea eagle) to the Quandamooka People.This story provides a unique insight into a connection between people and place that extends more than 21,000 years.Unfortunately, the work had sustained damage to the noses of three dolphins and one fin since its installation in December 2019.It has now been expertly repaired, ready to be enjoyed by the community during National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) and beyond, ensuring this beautiful representation of Quandamooka culture and history will continue to be a memorable attraction for visitors to the island.“National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity for everyone to explore the rich Indigenous history on Redlands Coast and, in keeping with this year’s theme of ‘Bridging Now to Next’, to look ahead and use past lessons to guide us forward.”Division 2 Councillor Peter Mitchell said the innovative repairs to the sculpture were undertaken by the public art consultants who were engaged in the original planning and delivery of the work.“I am pleased this stunning artwork has been restored and will continue to promote awareness of Quandamooka Country on Redlands Coast.”