Exhibitions - Major Outcomes
These exhibitions are the living outcomes of this research—spaces where story, relationship, and creative practice come together. They are not simply presentations of work, but immersive environments shaped through collaboration, exchange, and Indigenous-led storytelling.
Together, they mark a significant moment in the journey of Birula Yuniman & Pulau Moyang—bringing the voices of river and forest into dialogue across countries, communities, and cultures.
MOD. 2027
Birula Yuniman (River Spirit)
To be presented at MOD. Adelaide, in 2027, as part of their Thread Exhibition, Birula Yuniman (River Spirit) centres the stories of the Murray River (Mooroondi) and the communities who live in relationship with it.
This exhibition brings together voices from the Riverland, sharing lived experiences, cultural knowledge, and deep connections to water as a life-giving presence.
Key elements:
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Murray River stories shaped by community voices
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Interactive sound art and puppet sculpture
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Layered storytelling grounded in connection to Country and caring for the Murray River system
Soka Gakkai Malaysia - 2027
Birula Yuniman & Pulau Moyang
A conversation between two old friends
To be presented at Soka Gakkai Malaysia Grand Cultural Centre, in Kuala Lumpur in 2027, this exhibition expands the conversation—bringing together the Murray River (Moorndi) and Pulau Moyang Forest (Island of the Ancestors) in a shared storytelling space.
Here, river and forest meet as old friends. Stories from Australia and Malaysia are placed in dialogue, revealing connections across place, culture, and experience.
Through collaborative artworks and immersive environments, audiences are invited to encounter the relationship between these two landscapes—and the communities who care for them.
Key elements:
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River and forest in dialogue
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Malaysia–Australia intercultural connection
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Shared storytelling across Indigenous communities
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Expanded immersive, multi-sensory experience
Why these exhibitions matter
These exhibitions are more than outcomes, they are the embodiment of the research itself.
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They are the first major outcomes of the intercultural exchange
Bringing together years of relationship-building, story sharing, and collaborative creation -
They embody Indigenous-led curatorial practice
Centring community voices, cultural authority, and relational ways of working -
They invite audiences into relational storytelling
Moving beyond observation to create experiences that are felt, heard, and lived -
They create space for listening, reflection, and connection
Encouraging deeper understanding of care for Country, across cultures and geographies