First Nations artwork to be featured at Banyul

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A WADAWURRUNG artist hopes to spark important conversations from his newest artwork on the new Banyul-Warri Fields Hockey Pitch in North Torquay.

Billy-Jay O’Toole now has his 2022 NAIDOC Week masterpiece stitched into the synthetic pitch surface at the home of hockey in Torquay.

The artist shared the story behind the design, describing the handprints as a symbol of connection and togetherness between players.

Billy-Jay O’Toole has his 2022 NAIDOC Week masterpiece stitched into the synthetic pitch surface at the home of hockey in Torquay. Photo: SUPPLIED

“The U between the spears and boomerang represents the strength of the men and women in a club where all genders are welcome,” he said.

“The big U in the centre represents the hockey club as one big family: play