Event Recording
The watery landscapes that once characterised the south-eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay, Boon Wurrung Country, were gradually filled, piped underground, drained or built over through a process of colonial urbanisation. But water must always flow and ecologies find remarkable ways to survive, even underground.
Join us for a discussion panel, followed by an interactive sound and AR experience at Rippon Lea Estate in Elsternwick to explore the hidden and underground water narratives which underpin this well-known colonial site. Hear from geographers, anthropologists and planners to discuss how we can learn from Country, the importance of hearing these stories to protect the vulnerable hybrid natural/artificial/cultural water ecologies under our cities, and how we can leverage innovations in AR technology to help us do this.
panel
Ana Lara Heyns, Anthropologist, Monash Urban Lab
Oscar Raby, Director, VRTOV Virtual Reality Design Marilu Melo Zurita, Human Geographer, University of NSW
Justin Buckley, Manager SE Properties, National Trust of Australia, Manager SE properties
Chaired by
Dr. Laura Harper, Monash University