The Magari sculpture was officially unveiled at Port Kembla’s MM Beach in September 2026, celebrating thousands of years of Aboriginal fishing heritage, cultural songlines and coastal connections.
The piece was created collaboratively by senior Coomaditchie artists Aunty Lorraine Brown and Auntry Narelle Thomas, alongside award-winning Dharawal and Yuin artist Alison Page.
The artwork stands to honour the region’s rich First Nations history, middens and traditional saltwater practices along MM Beach, Fisherman’s Beach and Hill 60. Magari features three distinct fish forms of varying sizes, designed to symbolise the continuity of generational knowledge in the local community.
“The eyes of the fish line up with the Five Islands because that’s such a strong songline for our people. Cultural fishing practices are still so important to all our communities that live up and down the coast. It’s really great to come back down to my grandmother’s country and make this artwork with them,” Alison says.
Fabricated in partnership with Urban Art Projects (UAP), this project is part of Wollongong City Council’s Public Art Program. Curator: Tess Allas.
Client: WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL
