‘Shimmer’ is a collection of site-specific artworks celebrating the rich First Nations history of the region through delicate murals at the Heffron Centre. Drawing together a team of Indigenous artists from Re-Right Collective, art curator Cultural Capital was engaged by Randwick City Council to develop a cultural artwork for the sports facility and South Sydney Rabbitohs headquarters.

Re-Right Collective artists, Carmen Glynn-Braun and Dennis Golding partnered for this project to tell the stories of the Bidjigal people who lived on the coastlines and fished in the fertile waters for thousands of years.

At the heart of the creative process, Glynn-Braun and Golding collaborated with local Elder Uncle Steve Russell to oversee the authentic translation of stories into the artwork. Their research also involved an exploration of Indigenous iconography, visiting museums and connecting with locals.

Shimmer is a collection of three individual artworks, sharing the same name to reflect their interconnectedness with nature, as they reflect light and interact with the sun throughout the day. Each artwork tells a unique story of the Gweagal and their knowledge and connection to nature. Golden painted motifs envelop the building facade, seemingly floating through to the interior via intricate decals on the glass windows. Masterfully sculpted bronze artefacts complement a traditional mural on the western entrance wall, adding a third dimension to the storytelling opportunity.