A proud Dharawal man with a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree, Michael works as a mural artist within schools throughout western Sydney.
Picnic Point High Head Teacher TAS (Technological and Applied Studies) Paul Burgess said First Nations students designed and painted the mural to represent the importance of the local environment to the Bidjigal people.
“As the school sits on land of the Bidjigal, the mural design depicts the Georges River and the animals that thrive in this environment,” he said.
“It shows the path the Bidjigal travelled along and the campfire symbols represent meeting points used during their journeys.”
Mr Burgess said completing the mural gave students a real sense of ownership and boosted pride within their culture and school.
“I think it’s really important that the students were involved with the entire mural process, from concept design to the finished product,” he said.
“We can’t thank Michael enough for giving our students the opportunity to work and connect with him.
“By bringing our First Nations students together in a joint project, it’s really highlighted their talents and we are extremely proud of their results.”
