Yuwaalaraay woman Lucy Simpson, founder of Sydney-based design studio Gaawaa Miyay, is a process led trans-disclipinary designer / artist / maker who works across a range of mediums including graphics, textiles, object and spatial design (from interiors to public installation). Lucy has exhibited, created, collaborated and consulted on an array of projects and conceptual works over the past decade which speak of country, memory, time, experience and notions of exchange.
We are proud to have joined forces with this amazing artist for our print collection ‘DHINAWAN’
TITLE / ‘DHINAWAN’ (emu), 2020
COMMUNITY / Walgett/Lightning Ridge, NSW
LANGUAGE GROUP / Yuwaalaraay
Lucy Simpson has exhibited, created, collaborated and consulted on an array of creative projects and conceptual works over the past decade which speak of Country, memory, time, experience and notions of change.
For our collaboration, the Dhinawan (emu) feather print is inspired by the colours and lines of Yuwaalaraay Country, created in honour of place.
Based on feathers collected by the artist from Country, this print series traverses experience to wearable memory where the Dhinawan feathers adorn and wrap around the body, echoing the gentle embrace of Gunimaa (Mother Earth).
PHOTOGRAPHY / JESSE-LEIGH ELFORD. STYLING / CREATIVE / SHANNON CLAYWORTH. MODEL / SANNE JACKSON (Mandandanji & Gunggari). HMU / AMY CHEN
Shot on location @ Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Sydney AUSTRALIA
All printed garments featuring the Dhinawan artwork are proudly made in Australia;
the land from which the artwork and stories originate.
MAARA Collective Acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Goorawal and Gweagal peoples, where this photoshoot was held. We pay our respects to the Ancestors who walked this ancient land before us, caring for Country so that we may experience its wonder and beauty; enabling us to tell our unique stories upon it today.
