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Giant rainbow serpent puppet, 1997

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DescriptionCreated under the direction of Donvale art teacher Jeanette Jennings, the Rainbow Serpent was a large collaborative artwork that wound its way along the main corridor of the Donvale campus. Developed as part of a unit of study exploring Aboriginal myths and legends, the project drew inspiration from the Rainbow Serpent, a significant figure in Australian Aboriginal mythology whose journey across the land is said to have shaped the rivers, mountains and plains.

The artwork was a true community endeavour, involving students, staff and volunteers from across the Donvale community. Comprising hundreds of brightly coloured fabric scales, each painstakingly stitched together by volunteers, the serpent became both an educational resource and a vibrant visual feature of the campus. The project reflected Donvale’s commitment to collaborative learning, creativity and engagement with cultural stories and traditions.DateBetween 1st January 1997 and 31st December 1997Year1997CreatorCarey Baptist Grammar SchoolOriginal format1 photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm.

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Giant rainbow serpent puppet, 1997