On Wednesday 5 July, Indigenous artist Eddie Longford’s latest mural was installed at Canberra Outlet as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.

The mural, 10m long and 4m high, is located at the SuperGrocer entrance, between Cotton On and Bed Bath N Table. The three circles that centre the design represent the unique space the Outlet occupies at the cusp of both Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Above the circles are the sky and mountains, which feature ancient trade routes, and below them is the Molonglo River. The small U shapes across the mural represent the people. These elements pay tribute to the communities, land and history of Ngunnawal/Ngambri country.

Eddie Longford is a proud Wiradjuri man born and raised on Ngunnawal/Ngambri country. His style pays respect to the country he lives on by including parts of the local area. You would be hard-pressed to find a local who hasn’t seen Eddie’s art, with his works being found across Canberra, including government buildings, public spaces, schools and, most recently, the University of Canberra.

He also designed the Canberra Raiders’ 2023 Indigenous Jersey for the NRL Indigenous Round in May. Eddie sees art as a form of reconciliation, playing a role in breaking down barriers and creating pathways for non-Indigenous people to embrace Indigenous culture.

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