On Friday 4th October, the Langhorne Creek wine region launched its updated tourism information bay along with an original painting by Ngarrindjeri artist Kath Moore.
A large reproduction of the painting is featured in the information bay, while the original will be displayed at Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine Inc.’s office when not on loan to the region’s cellar doors and Alexandrina Council galleries.
The painting – named Murrund-engk (Two Rivers) – depicts the community on traditional Ngarrindjeri Country framed by the Angas and Bremer Rivers, mighty gumtrees and a unique, ancient landscape. The title of the artwork ‘Murrund-engk‘ has been approved by Aunty Georgie Trevorrow.
“The two rivers feed into Lake Alexandrina, bringing water and life to these ancient flood plain lands,” Kath Moore said.
“The Ngori (pelican), an important Ngarrindjeri Ngartji (totem), represents the miwi, the spiritual connection that Ngarrindjeri people have with the land, sky and waters.”
“The painting reflects the abundance of Lake Alexandrina and surrounds and its influence on the local climate. The circle in the middle represents the community, Langhorne Creek, as the meeting place where people gather and share stories.”
The artwork was commissioned by Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine Inc. and made possible with the support of a Creative Communities Grant from Alexandrina Council.
Alexandrina Council Mayor Keith Parkes said: “Langhorne Creek is the traditional home of the Ngarrindjeri peoples of the lower Murray River, eastern Fleurieu Peninsula and the Coorong.”
“It’s also home to one of Australia’s oldest wine regions and a thriving agricultural community. We’re excited to be part of this collaboration between them and the traditional owners of this unique part of the Fleurieu Peninsula.”
Next to the reproduction of the painting, the updated tourism information bay will also feature a section with the story of the Ngarrindjeri nation.
Kath Moore is a proud Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna contemporary Aboriginal artist from Adelaide, South Australia. Telling the stories of the Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna people helps Kath share more than 60,000 years of a rich culture passed down from her ancestors.
