All images are from grasses in the Parking garden installation outside and include endemic species: Common Wallaby Grass (Rytidosperma caespitosum), Plume Grass (Dichelachne crinita), Velvet Tussock Grass (Poa morrisii), Native Flax (Linum marginale), Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra).

The soundscape by Damn Moroda was created in response to Casey’s photographs, in particular Themeda triandra, 2026. Themeda from the Arabic ‘thaemed’, means little water.

“Grasses are the healers. In many Australian Aboriginal lore stories grasses are the heroes. When one of the original warriors is injured it is the grasses and plants who come to his aid. Fern, kangaroo grass, grass tree, bracken, spear grass all contribute to his recovery. In a Victorian story a warrior who loses a limb recuperates in a cave with a small herb and spring water. These stories tell us about diet and the healing qualities of plants. Food features prominently in these stories, not because we’re food obsessed, or interested solely in our own welfare, but because most of these stories point to human responsibility for the plants we use, caring for their welfare, acknowledging our dependence on the natural world.” 

– Bruce Pascoe, 2026 (unpublished)