The plant is known by the Menang people as meearn, and Menang means “those who eat the bloodroot”. It was part of the everyday diet.”Blight is guiding a small tour group across Western Australia’s Vancouver Peninsula overlooking King George Sound. Presented by the cultural organisation Form, the work spans more than 10m sq metres across King George Sound, making it the largest light installation ever staged on Earth. View image in fullscreen Green light gathers into an aurora-like wash. Red shards follow, like bloodroot leaping into the sky. For Menang elder Carol Pettersen, Lighting the Sound is a chance to reflect on the many histories that converge here.

Source: The Guardian March 17, 2026 15:33 UTC