The interposing bats are painted with a native motif with a Western human construction in order to blend traditional Aboriginal heritage with elements of a modern lifestyle. It’s up to the audience to decide whether the hanging bats have colonized new territory or merely reclaimed a home that was once theirs. The audience can see what Onus’s intentions are, with the backyard - suburban Australia's haven of privacy – becomes spooked by the formidable presence of these noisy animals. The audience can simply see the Australian features, or look beyond to see the depth of thought behind the artwork of cultural mix.
