Two eye-catching and culturally inspiring sculptures are being created to mark the entry of LandCorp’s Broome Road Industrial Park.

Local indigenous artists Martha Lee and Maxine Charlie worked with LandCorp and the Broome community to create two bespoke art pieces that represent flora and fauna synonymous with the region.

LandCorp’s Kimberley Regional Manager Hilary Wilkins said the entry of the new industrial estate on Broome Road had to be highly visible for businesses and customers, but it also needed to meld into the look, feel and culture of Broome.

“We are delighted with the designs Martha Lee and Maxine Charlie have created which will form a stunning landmark for the new industrial park,” Ms Wilkins said.

“Both artists have chosen materials that reflect the industrial elements of the estate and natural icons that are instantly recognisable as part of Broome’s flora and fauna,” she said.

Local artist Maxine Charlie said as a Yawuru person of Broome, it was a great opportunity to create an artwork and she wanted to show other Yawuru artists the opportunities out there.

“This project is something big and exciting that I will treasure forever and also for my children and grandchildren to be proud of me and what I have done,” Ms Charlie said.

Local artist Martha Lee who is a Yawuru and Karajarri woman said she appreciated the opportunity to be involved in a project that will introduce young people to Yawuru art and encourage them to follow in her footprints.

“I did this project for my family, the community and for the young ones,” she said.

“It’s good to see Yawuru art around town so people can recognise and respect it and say  - hey, that’s good, that’s my family’s art,” Ms Lee said.

Fabrication of the sculptures is underway and they are anticipated to be installed later this year.

Artists Martha Lee and Maxine Charlie on site at Broome Road Industrial Park

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