Badjgama Ngunda Whuliwulawala

Badjgama Ngunda Whuliwulawala, also known as Black Women Rising, is a monumental bronze sculpture commissioned to celebrate the resilience and cultural pride of Aboriginal women in Australia. The sculpture, which features a powerful representation of a half human, half whale figure, is set to be installed at Circular Quay in Sydney, symbolizing the deep spiritual connection of Indigenous women to their Country. Rising 5.5 meters tall, it aims to serve as a counterpoint to the existing colonial statues in the area and highlight female empowerment within a historical context dominated by male figures.