Djaara Lights aims to highlight Dja Dja Wurrung culture in the Bendigo region through combining the display of Djaara artwork and augmented reality experiences. A sequence of activations tells stories of the Dja Dja Wurrung six seasons on Djandak (Country) from Dja Dja Wurrung People, the Traditional Owners of Bendigo.

Funded by Creative Victoria, this collaboration between DJAARA and the City of Greater Bendigo includes light-based contemporary artworks, a 9.6-metre large-scale illuminated artwork and an augmented reality experience, co-created by 20 local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Located in Bendigo's booming arts and culture scene, Djaara Lights will provide a night attraction for locals and visitors to the region.

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Lead artists and Dja Dja Wurrung men Drew Berick and Troy Firebrace worked closely to support local art students to achieve their vision for the complex and ambitious project, which will be on display for at least three years in Bendigo's city centre.

DJAARA chief executive officer Rodney Carter said Djaara Lights placed Traditional Owner knowledge at the forefront of an artistic practice to showcase the six seasons in an innovative way not shared before.

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"Djaara Lights will provide a heightened platform to showcase Dja Dja Wurrung culture, language and art," he said.

"Dja Dja Wurrung People have gone from strength to strength as we rebuild our lives and reinforce the significant contributions we can bring to the broader community's wellbeing," Mr Carter said.

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