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Jack Forbes-Walker (he/him), Biripi (Gathang Language)
ban ban ‘path’, 2025
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
91 x 91 x 40 cm

Ban ban, which translates to “path” in the Gathang language, explores the intimate connection between memory, place, and family. The painting maps the area where I grew up, with streets depicted in white and surrounding colours outlining the property blocks. Kangaroo prints trace the path I walked each morning from my home to my mother’s café before school, a ritual that shaped my daily life. Through this visual journey, the work reflects the deep bond with my mother and the strength I drew from this connection, guiding me to face each day with purpose and resilience. By mapping memory onto the landscape, the painting becomes both a personal narrative and an homage to the formative paths that shape us.