Coolumbria - The Beauty of Dreaming

This striking 17-meter-long mural is by local First Nations artist, Nicky Bidju Pryor. Nicky Bidju is a Juru, Ngaro and Gia Traditional Owner from the Whitsunday to Bowen area on his Grandfather’s, and a Gunggandji Traditional Owner from the Yarrahbah area on his Grandmother’s side. This artwork highlights our place within Country, depicted by the subtle inclusion of the silhouette of Cootharinga, Castle Hill, and the dreaming of the rainbow serpent creating the land and life. The butterfly, Coolumbria, represents a freedom to move within our modern society and celebrate traditional culture.