Video art commission: baal ga by Pierra van Sparkes

A new video artwork by Kulin country-based Pibbulman Noongar artist Pierra van Sparkes, commissioned by KHT and Fed Square for the Big Screen.

Throughout the year, Fed Square presents a program of video art on the Big Screen by emerging and established artists, in partnership with galleries, festivals and cultural organisations.

This work by Pierra van Sparkes was commissioned in collaboration with the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT), and will be screened each afternoon until 12 July 2026.

Artist Statement

baal ga (2026)
balga is the grass tree to my Noongar family.
balga was unearthed from boodja to the east.
baal is she and he and it all at once; the sound that calls for me.
A gift from mooditj moort; roots singing for release.
balga will burn before they will grow.
baal ga’s light touches all that I know.

Commissioned by KHT and Fed Square.