Exhibitions on Screen | Bunuru

Bunuru Slow TV: Celebrating the Season of Adolescence in Perth’s Urban Heart

Bunuru (February - March) is the second summer in the Nyoongar Calendar, characterised as the season of adolescence and the warmest part of the year. Traditionally, this period has been and continues to be an ideal time for living and fishing along the coast, rivers, and estuaries. Consequently, freshwater foods and seafood have been significant components of the Noongar people’s diet during Bunuru.

The City of Perth Urban Screens exhibit two slow television presentations, immersing the inner city in the colours and landscapes of the season.

The Slow TV genre embraces the meditative pace of life, typically capturing extended, unedited experiences that unfold in real-time and allow viewers to engage with content that celebrates the season’s intrinsic beauty. It offers a tranquil alternative to the high-speed narratives of mainstream media, inviting audiences to unwind and immerse themselves in the simplicity and serenity of the prolonged footage.

The documentaries feature Bunuru imagery from the banks of Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) and the Bunuru Sunset, filmed by Derbarl Nara (Cockburn Sound) in Coogee.

The vivid beauty and life of Perth’s natural wonders are paired with informative snippets on the ECU website's KURONGKURL KATITJIN page. This collaboration provides an insightful and vibrant exploration of the natural colours and hues of Bunuru, offering viewers a unique perspective on Perth’s natural wonders.

Bunuru Slow TV screens daily at the City of Perth Northbridge Piazza Superscreen and the City of Perth Forrest Place’s Arts Screen.

Bunuru Sunset: Screening at sunset daily during February - March