Yandjitup Kep-Werd (Place of the Bullrush Waterfall) speaks directly to the location of the artwork, and the significance of the once wetland area. The work reflects and celebrates the vast lakes swamps and lush expanses of Bullrush, and the meaning for the Bibbulmun people, who relied on the area for their survival for many thousands of years, whilst also acknowledging the modern place it has become.
When introduced to Brookfield Place Perth, Lea felt a strong connection to water. By incorporating rich colours of ochre, and the shape of the strappy leaves of the Yandjit, the forms combine to create multi layered waterfalls. The gentle movement of the artwork caused by the natural airflow within the space, is reminiscent of a soft breeze over the lakes, moving through the bullrush.
