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Artist Talk with Sharyn Egan

Hear from Noongar artist Sharyn Egan about her artworks featured in the Connections to Wadjemup Exhibition.

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Couple exploring the artworks in the Wadjemup Museum.
Sharyn Egan smiling.
Sculpture of Koora-Yeye-Boordawan-Kalyakoorl
Two people looking at artworks in Wadjemup Museum.
Artist Talk with Sharyn Egan
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  • 13 – 16 April 2026
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  • Free event

Join this special opportunity to hear directly from one of WA’s leading Noongar artists. 

Hear from renowned Noongar artist Sharyn Egan in an intimate artist talk, as she shares insights into her artistic practice and the stories behind her works featured in the Connections to Wadjemup Exhibition. 

Beginning outside the Wadjemup Museum, you will be guided through the exhibition while Sharyn speaks about her pieces, their significance and their connection to Wadjemup.  

Artist talks are part of a free Artist in Residence program, featuring events with renowned Aboriginal artists, running from 8 to 18 April at Wadjemup Museum. 

All ages from 8 years and over are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sessions are free to attend, however registration is essential as places are limited. 

DateTime
Monday 13 April2 pm – 3 pm 
Thursday 16 April11 am – 12 noon 

Sharyn Egan is a renowned Noongar artist whose practice spans painting, sculpture, and weaving. Her works are featured in the Wadjemup Museum, the National Museum of Australia, and the Berndt Museum of Anthropology.

She is also the artist behind the island’s striking 9-metre-high artwork Koora-Yeye-Boordawan-Kalyakoorl (Past-Present-Future-Forever), depicting a Noongar warrior and a breaching whale.

Where To Find Wadjemup Museum

Wadjemup Museum is located within the Old Mill and Hay Store, behind the Rottnest Bakery and General Store in the main settlement.

Know before you go

Getting Here
Jump on a ferry, plane or take your own boat.
Getting Around
The best ways to get around Wadjemup / Rottnest Island.
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