to mark indias 75 years of independence australian high commissioner barry ofarrell commissioned indigenous australian artist aretha brownto paint murals on the chancerys perimeter wall along delhis nehru park during the lockdown ofarrell was enthused to brighten up the high commissions boundary wall with murals highlighting australiaindia dostiread alsowith diwali treats indian outfits and desi dcor diplomats set for a joyful diwalidiplomats in delhi gear up for diwalitalking about the initiative the australian high commissioner said both australia and india have a rich indigenous history i am pleased that people driving past or walking along nehru park will get to witness the striking murals on our perimeter wall and get a glimpse of our rich indigenous cultural heritage i am also excited to announce a collaboration between the indian warli community and australian indigenous artists in early 2023 making australian indigenous culture more accessible in india and bringing indian exhibitions to australia will continue to be a priority for me as our nations continue to deepen cultural tiesbrown developed a narrative of over 24 panels highlighting vignettes of her personal stories universal australiaindia peopletopeople links and indian scenes as part of the project she was assisted by indianaustralian artist rebecca suarez the pair who are part of kiss my art collective have a great reputation as wellknown street artists in melbourne arethas art practice centres around her indigenous background and contemporary adaptations of traditional symbols and forms from aboriginal art the australian high commission partnered with delhibased start india foundation and nonprofit organisation aravani art project to make the project a communityengaged endeavour