What does Lucy Simpson represent through the creation of her textiles?
Lucy identifies the principles of Aboriginal design as notions of connectedness in materiality and connections to place, complex and integrated knowledge systems, tradition and cultural practice, understanding around care of country, and sustainability.
What does Lucy Simpson design?
As well as designing textiles, Lucy currently works as a freelance graphic designer and has created works for The Museum of Contemporary Art, Taronga Zoo, The University of New South Wales, NSW Reconciliation Council.
Who is Lucy Simpson?
Lucy Simpson is a Yuwaalaraay woman (northwest New South Wales), based in Sydney and founder of design company Gaawaa Miyay [gaa-wah me-yay], a name which literally translates to ‘river daughter’ in Yuwaalaraay/Gamilaraay languages.
Who is Gaawaa Miyay?
L U C Y S I M P S O N // G A A W A A M I Y A Y Yuwaalaraay woman Lucy Simpson, founder of Gaawaa Miyay (2009), is a process led trans-disciplinary designer / maker / visual communicator who works across a range of mediums including graphics, textiles, object and spatial design (from interiors to public installation).
What inspired Lucy Simpson?
She is a Yuwaalaraay woman belonging to the freshwater country of the Walgett Lightning Ridge and Angledool areas of North West New South Wales, an area from which she draws inspiration for much of her work.
Where does Lucy Simpson live now?
I have primarily worked from home over the past 11 years with my studio practice Gaawaa Miyay. During Isolation and lockdown however, I migrated to a shared studio space with my Husband Gerome (whakairo / wood carver) in the inner west of Sydney.
What area of interior design or interior decorating is Lucy Simpson specialty?
Indigenous Design She is a Yuwaalaraay woman belonging to the freshwater country of the Walgett Lightning Ridge and Angledool areas of North West New South Wales, an area from which she draws inspiration for much of her work.
What type of products does Alison Page Design?
Working in architecture, interiors, jewellery and public art, Page champions the recognition of Aboriginal design as a perspective that honours the origin and intention of Aboriginal stories, and which adds value to design beyond aesthetics or pattern making.
Where was Lucy Simpson born?
Sydney, NSW
Lucy Simpson Born 1981, Sydney, NSW.
When was Nicole monks born?
1981
b. 1981, Subiaco, Western Australia.
Why did Alison Page become a designer?
After graduating from university, Alison was looking for a way to use her skills and qualifications in a more meaningful way. She didn’t feel inspired by the idea of creating interiors that had no real connection to the environment or to the people that used them.
What is Alison Page known for?
Alison Page is an award winning creative at the forefront of contemporary Australian Aboriginal design. As a descendent of the Walbanga and Wadi Wadi people of the Yuin nation, she champions the creative expression of Aboriginal identity.