Acceptance Tree community sculpture & video

Next date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025 | 03:00 AM to Wednesday, 11 June 2025 | 12:00 PM

The Acceptance Tree sculpture, crafted from red gum burl, eucalyptus didgeridoo, concrete, acrylic paints and emu feathers, is a deeply symbolic piece reflecting the themes of connection, healing, and community care. The sculpture features a central column honouring Uncle Tom Powell’s Red Dust Healing program, made from the artist’s own didgeridoo, an instrument with its own journey and story. Additionally, a spiral of reaching hands, cast from those who care for and support the community, represents acceptance, unity, and shared humanity. A symbolic headdress speaks to the power of thought, creation, and the ongoing cycle of the Dreaming.

Accompanying the sculpture is a moving videography series, in which local Elders shared their personal reflections on acceptance, what it means to them, and how it continues to shape and strengthen the community.

View a trailer of the video here:

 

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Echuca Library, 310 Hare Street, Echuca, 3564, View Map