In the wake of the 2023 Referendum, the UOW Indigenous Strategy and Engagement portfolio emerged with a refocused outlook. I was engaged by UOW to create a digital artwork that reflected this shift in their journey, to be used across various assets.

Guided by their Indigenous Education & Engagement Strategy, the centre of the artwork, is a pathway symbolising Indigenous student’s academic journey at UOW.

Meeting Place Circles, reflect the strategy’s eight key focus areas, and five guiding principles found within. Adorned with symbols of people, reflecting the support of staff from UOW’s Woolyungah Indigenous Centre and Indigenous Strategy Unit.

The collective symbol of people surrounding the University reflects the spirit of community enveloping UOW.

On the outskirts of the art, are totems and animal spirits - guiding and protecting students throughout their educational endeavours. 

Interspersed throughout the artwork are intricate dots, a visual homage to the 60,000 years of Indigenous ancestry.