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Cammeraygal Whale Dreaming
Auntie Jeanie Moran, Uncle Bryce Moran
24 June – 19 July
Opening Event 11 July 6pm - 8pm
Gallery Lane Cove is proud to present Cammeraygal Whale Dreaming by Cammerraygal elders and artists Senior Elder Uncle Bryce Moran and Auntie Jeannie Moran.
Whales, seen in Sydney Harbour, continue to be an important symbol connecting Cammeraygal, the saltwater people to the ocean, country and culture.
Since time immemorial, Whales country continues to play an important role to the Cammeraygal tribe through storytelling and creation stories.
To the Cammeraygal tribe, the whale is their totem.
Presenting paintings, pottery and installation, the exhibition highlights the richness of contemporary Cammeraygal arts and cultural practice reflecting Uncle Bryce and Auntie Jeannie’s deep cultural ties and storytelling traditions, marking decades-long commitment to preserving, highlighting and recognising Indigenous heritage and Cammeraygal songlines.
Uncle Bryce Moran, Belly of the Saltwater (detail)
About the Artists
Uncle Bryce Moran
Born in Taree in NSW. Bryce has been doing Aboriginal art for over 40 years. He is self-taught and takes inspiration from his culture which he holds dear. He started painting whilst at school and has continued to grow and expand his artwork.
Bryce specializes in Canvas painting, sculptures and learning prints. He loves doing workshops and is very happy passing his experience and talent to the new generation. Having worked in schools for over 18 years he has shared aboriginal perspectives through art and embedded them into the school curriculum.
Aunty Jeanie Moran is a proud Barada Bana, Yuin, and Cammeraygal saltwater woman, deeply rooted in her cultural heritage and community. Her spiritual and cultural foundation is anchored in her Songlines, encompassing six language groups in New South Wales and four in Central Queensland. As a local grassroots Elder, Aunty Jeanie is dedicated to preserving and sharing Indigenous stories and healing practices. Her deep connection to her ancestry and unwavering dedication to cultural preservation make Aunty Jeanie Moran a respected and cherished figure within the community, inspiring others to honour and engage with Indigenous heritage. In 2024, she played a pivotal role in the “Keep the Fire Burning” exhibition at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability. Additionally, Aunty Jeanie collaborated with the Re-Right Collective and her grandchildren to create a ceramic installation of a Nawi (canoe) for the “X-Change” exhibition at The Concourse in Chatswood.
