Gamil-array-Thuuraay Light

Mona Fernando

In 2026, Gamilaroi/Gomeroi artist Mona Fernando with collaborating artist Debbie Wood, and over 200 young people from the local region, will create a new work of scale – Gamil-array-Thuuraay Light.

Through a series of workshops over the course of 10 weeks led by BAMM Education Officer Cate Gaston and Debbie, with young people aged 10 to 15 years, will weave 40 lamp shades. Together, the individual lamp shades will form Gamil-array-Thuuraay Light: a resplendent, illuminated installation in the gallery.

Gamil-array-Thuuraay Light supported by Arts North West, Regional Arts NSW and NSW Health.

Artist: Mona Fernando
Opening: Thursday 23 July 6pm
Exhibition: 24 July–5 September 2026
Where: BAMM Gallery
FREE

Biography

Mona Fernando is a Gomeroi artist based in Moree, NSW. Her practice spans traditional and contemporary First Nations art forms, with a focus on weaving. She often works with locally sourced materials such as native grasses, rope, and natural dyes, creating pieces that reflect her connection to Country and cultural heritage.