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Mottlecah

Nydjyll / Nigel Chadd

Title: Mottlecah

Artist/s: Nydjyll / Nigel Chadd

Year: 2025

Category: Integrated

Site: Byford Station

Location Details: South-west of bus interchange, near carpark

Medium: Sandblasted and stained concrete

Artist/s Statement:

Created for the new Byford Station precinct, Nigel’s design highlights local flora, fauna, and themes of connection and movement. Cultural guidance from elders ensured the work honours local knowledge and history. Integrated into the site through sandblasting, stained concrete, and patterned paving, the artwork centres around three key story points: the Yorgum (Red-flowering gum) at the eastern end, the Mottlecah (Eucalyptus macrocarpa), at the southern entry, and the Booldjit (Western Spinebill) at the Yarning Circle, connected by travel lines. Together, they reflect the ongoing, interconnected cycle of life and our role in protecting it.

This artwork features the Mottlecah, this native mallee has distinctive large flowers, pictured here emerging from its conical capsule. Circle patterns represent unity, connection, eternity, and the essential role of water in all life.

Nigel respectfully acknowledges his father, Tjyllyungoo / Lance Chadd, esteemed Bibbulmun Nyoongar elder and artist, and Trish Robinson for their invaluable guidance and support in developing this work.

 

The Public Transport Authority acknowledge that Noongar languages are oral in nature and that one word can be spelt in multiple ways.

Photos by Frances Andrijich and courtesy of Apparatus


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