Nightscape
An immersive three-screen video installation by Kimberley artist Natalie Davey, presented at the 25th Biennale of Sydney.
Building on previous collaborations with Natalie Davey, Tura has supported the development of a major new work by Davey for the 25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory, presented from 14 March – 14 June 2026.
The development of Nightscape continues Tura’s long-term collaborations with artists and communities in the Kimberley including through its Sound FX program.
Nightscape is a new immersive three-screen video installation by Fitzroy Crossing multidisciplinary artist Natalie Davey, whose heritage includes Bunuba, Walmajarri, Scottish and English lineages. The work expands Davey’s award-winning 2024 short film River Report into an audiovisual installation incorporating newly developed surround sound and animation.
River Report documents the catastrophic flooding of Fitzroy Crossing in early 2023. Occurring during the traditional Yitilal (wet season), the floods were intensified by unprecedented rainfall linked to climate change, resulting in widespread devastation including submerged homes, livestock losses and community displacement.
Through this expanded installation, Davey deepens the emotional and physical resonance of the original film, exploring the darkness of the night when the floodwaters rose to their highest point and flowed through the floorboards of her home. Nightscape conveys the lived experience of climate disaster from an Indigenous perspective, creating an intimate and urgent reflection on environmental change, community resilience and place.
Presented as part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory, the work brings the stories of Fitzroy Crossing to one of Australia’s leading international contemporary art platforms.
“Through my art, I share my world. I create practical and interactive experiences for people to gain understanding of the cultures and environments I live in. Central to my work and beliefs is that people, place, flora and fauna are always connected. I believe that acknowledging and working with the interconnections is central to knowing who we are and caring for everything and everyone around us. Art is a vital life practice that helps me remember better, work through ideas and issues and creates understanding and beauty in the world.”
– Natalie Davey
25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory
14 March – 14 June 2026
White Bay Power Station, Sydney NSW
More information on the Biennale of Sydney website.
Meet the Artist
Natalie Davey is a multidisciplinary artist from Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Of Bunuba, Walmajarri, Scottish and English heritage, she is a custodian of Bunuba Danggu Muway and is deeply connected to her culture and community. Her practice spans photography, soundscapes, painting and multimedia art.
Natalie spends much of her creative time at Mangkaja Arts and was awarded the Multimedia Award at the 2024 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) for her work River Report, which reflects on the 2023 Fitzroy Crossing flood disaster.
As a producer and broadcaster at Wangki Radio 936AM, Natalie works alongside her father to present the award-winning morning language program Danggujarra, furthering her commitment to preserving and sharing her culture.
From a young age, Natalie has been drawn to the camera, using it as a tool to explore the natural world and document her surroundings. Her art helps her process and understand her experiences, combining seasonal observations, language and multimedia storytelling. Through her work, Natalie seeks to foster cultural understanding and bring people together, blending artistic exploration with community healing and connection.
Natalie has worked with Tura since 2017 as both an artist and producer through programs including Sound FX and Two Way Touring.
Natalie Davey | Lead Artist
Bernadette Trench-Thiedeman | Animation
Petris Torres @ wawili Sound Solutions | Sound Design
Sohan Hayes | Artist Mentor
This project has been commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney with assistance from Tura.
