Art of glass

A Wathaurong glass splashback design.

You reach your hand into the shower cubicle and go to turn on the tap but first you notice for the umpteenth time that gorgeous custom-made splashback staring back.
The artwork is exquisite. The attention to detail is obvious.
And you never tire of gazing into the unique craftsmanship in your own bathroom.
The splashback is, of course, from Wathaurong Glass and Arts. The team is proudly Geelong and proudly Indigenous.
The North Geelong-based business was formed in 1998 to help express Aboriginal art through glass-making. It’s a not-for-profit business and all employees are Indigenous.
Indeed, you don’t have to take a shower to enjoy the artwork of Wathaurong’s custom-made splashbacks. The team can design your own kitchen splashback as well.
These stunning artistic masterpieces add value to your home and will have your guests talking.
Based at North Geelong, Wathaurong Glass and Arts has developed a reputation for products that add a special element to private and commercial premises.
The staff use techniques including kiln-forming, sandblasting and other processes as deemed necessary to produce high-quality glass products reflecting local Indigenous culture.
Formed in 1998, the business takes great pride in producing unique Aboriginal artwork with a functional edge.
Wathaurong also specialises in doors and window glass, glass art panels, glass plaques, glass signage, mirrors and furnishing.
They even make the annual ‘Dreamtime at the G’ medal for the best player in the Richmond versus Essendon AFL match.
The name ‘Wathaurong’ (wathawurrung or wadda wurrung) is a recognised tribe, that consisted of 25 groups (clans). The boundaries of Wathaurong are from Geelong, north to the Werribee River, north-west to Bacchus Marsh, south-west to Cressy, south-east to Colac, east to Lorne and north back to Geelong encompassing the Bellarine Peninsula.
Buying from Wathaurong Glass is putting your money back into the community.
Visit the website wathaurongglass.com.au, or visit Wathaurong Glass at 16 Rodney Road, North Geelong.