In 2017, West Australian Indigenous artist Rod Garlett was commissioned by Edith Cowan University to produce an artwork for the university's art collection in response to that year's NAIDOC theme.
West Australian filmmakers Patrizia Tonello and Graham Taylor (Abandoned Suitcase) followed Rod through the process of creating his painting 'Noongar Boodja Wangkiny'('Our Land Is Talking'), filming and recording Rod as he painted it, both in Broome (where Rod was living at the time) and in Perth where the work was later completed.
Rod's insightful commentary explains the fascinating symbolism used in his artwork and how it reflects his Noongar heritage.
Music for 'Rod Garlett: Our Land is Talking'
'Acoustically Driven Instrumental' - Hyde Free Instrumental
'Running Waters' - Audionautix
Open Sea Morning' - Puddle of Infinity