About the Project
“Towards Karta” is a 3x18 metre digital mural created for the Yitpi Yartapuultiku Cultural Centre in Port Adelaide, South Australia. The mural honours the journey to Karta (Kangaroo Island) — a sacred Kaurna site that symbolises movement, renewal, and connection to Country.
Layered silhouettes, patterns, and abstracted forms evoke memory, migration, and intergenerational knowledge transfer. Installed on the centre’s glass façade, the mural merges contemporary digital design with cultural storytelling, transforming the building into a living representation of Country and identity.
Developed in deep partnership with Kaurna Elders and community, and delivered with the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, Ashley Halliday Architects, and Sarah Constructions, the work embodies a strong collaboration between art, architecture, and culture.
From the Artist — Daen Sansbury-Smith (Adjadura Studio)
“Towards Karta” is about travel — physical, cultural, and spiritual. It represents the movement of stories, knowledge, and people across generations.
In this work, I wanted to show how traditional narratives continue to flow through modern mediums, carrying the same depth of meaning and emotion. Through digital layering, I aimed to create an artwork that speaks of continuity — a reminder that our stories don’t end; they evolve.
The mural is a statement about the resilience of culture and the power of art and technology to bring ancestral stories into contemporary public spaces.
Community & Partners
This project was developed through ongoing consultation and collaboration with Kaurna Elders and community, ensuring cultural accuracy, consent, and shared ownership.
Partners included the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, Ashley Halliday Architects, and Sarah Constructions, who worked collectively to integrate the design seamlessly into the building’s structure, creating an enduring cultural landmark.
