INDIGENOUS SNOW GUM TREE ART WALLPAPERS
Snow Gums are iconic alpine trees found in high-altitude Country. For the Wiradjuri people, they are associated with seasonal movement and ceremony. Their bark and leaves were used in medicinal preparations, and their locations often served as ceremonial sites. Snow Gums also play a role in Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), marking transitions in Country and time.
The Snow Gum is very special to Wiradjuri and Gundungurra artist Sarah Levett.
Download the Snow Gum tree artwork below to use as a Zoom or Teams background or wallpaper for desktop and mobile devices.
Artist's Statement from Sarah Levett
“The story in this artwork shows the beautiful Snow Gum tree. While these trees are extremely strong and can adapt to harsh environments, they are currently under threat from the logging industry. While these trees aren’t being directly targeted, they are currently collateral damage when nearby trees are being logged.
These trees hold a strong cultural significance in Wiradjuri culture and are a tree I personally connect with when I’m regularly walking on Country. The artwork also shows two animals that call the Snow Gum their home; the gugubarra (Kookaburra) and wambad (wombat) and shows the importance of the tree for their livelihood and overall wellbeing.“ - Wiradjuri and Gundungurra artist Sarah Levett
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