This dot painting of the Sydney Opera House is more than a depiction of an iconic landmark—it’s a tribute to family and place. The Opera House stands on Bennelong Point, a site rich in Aboriginal history and named after Woollarawarre Bennelong, a respected Eora elder and intermediary between cultures.
For me, it holds personal meaning: my father worked on the glass windows of the Opera House as a young man, helping shape one of Australia’s most recognisable buildings. Through dot work and earthy tones, this piece honours both ancestral connection and family legacy—where culture, architecture, and memory converge.
Painted with acrylic on wood, the artwork blends traditional Aboriginal techniques with a contemporary subject, inviting viewers to reflect on the layers of history