GANBYUMA (TO MAKE A FIRE)
KAMAY COMMEMMORATIVE EXPERIENCE

‘Ganbyuma’ (gun-bee-ooma - to make a fire) is a bridge that spans land, shoreline and water, revealing layers of knowledges and stories of survival and arrival. Inspired by the culture and stories of the local people, the Gweagal and Bidjigal of Kamay (Botany Bay).

‘Ganbyuma’ provides an experience of learning for visitors to the Kamay National Park. The monumental element of this work is not the bridge itself, but the activities performed while there; walking Country, experiencing ceremony and being immersed in the stories of the Kamay Songline.

Through ‘Ganbyuma’ we will have the opportunity to demonstrate a deep respect for all peoples, cultures, histories, perspectives and values – for all of those who have come before us, and for those who are yet to come.

Project Team:
Bangawarra (Shannon Foster & Jo Kinniburgh)
Djinjama (Danièle Hromek)
Aileen Sage Architects (Isabelle Toland, Amelia Holliday,
Mitchell Bonus, Sean Akahane-Bryen, Janelle Woo, Alex Jones)
Event Engineering (Jeremy Sparks)

We acknowledge the Gadi people on whose country we work and create.

We also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Country and their continuing connection to culture, community, land, sea and sky. We pay our respect to Elders and Knowledge Holders past, present and future and express our gratitude for their continued sharing of knowledge and culture.