‘The Voice of Country’
Commissioned artwork to represent and inform the official branding of the NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust.
STORY:
At the beginning of creation, the land gave birth to language, a living force, spreading out far and wide, connecting us to our creator, our ancestors, our country and our culture. The voice of country speaks to us through the water, the earth, the stars and the spirits of those past, present and future. The winds of language travel through each tribe and nation, it is diverse and yet it is one, bringing strength, knowledge and healing.
“The Voice of Country” tells the intertwined story of identity and sovereignty. It represents the foundation of language ingrained in the culture, community and Country across New South Wales,, and speaks of the unyielding resilience of the world’s oldest living culture. It shows the inseparable nature of the physical, intellectual and spiritual manifestations of language that shape the identity of Aboriginal peoples, and connects them to each other and the land.
“The Voice of Country” is an invitation for all peoples to come together in partnership to share in the dawn of a new, enriched and thriving future, where language is heard, people are seen, connection is strengthened and culture is celebrated.
© Amy Allerton.
Digital work on iPad Pro, Adobe Draw with Apple Pencil 2
