A new installation by artist Cannupa Hanska Luger at the 2026 Biennale of Sydney features seven ceramic dingo skulls with whistles that create a howling sound. The work, titled "Volume III White Bay Power Station," was created before the artist learned of the death of a Canadian backpacker, Piper James, on K'gari (Fraser Island), a ruling for which found she drowned after a dingo attack.
The tragic event has added a layer of immediate, real-world resonance to the artwork, which explores themes of human-animal conflict and colonial disruption of ecosystems. The installation gains further significance as it is presented within a major biennale focused on First Nations artists, highlighting Indigenous perspectives on sacred animals and environmental stewardship amidst ongoing tensions over conservation and human safety.