Gray Puksand’s Reconciliation Action Plan artwork has been created by Kinya Lerrk (Wemba Wemba for ‘women coming together’) which is a collaboration of Aboriginal visual artists Emma Bamblett (Wemba Wemba, Gunjdijtmara, Ngadjoni and Taungurong) and Megan Van Den berg (Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta, Taungurung and Boon Wurrung).
The artwork titled Galyna Woka meaning Beautiful Land in Yorta Yorta depicts Gray Puksand’s reflections, learning and celebration of their journey towards reconciliation.
The right top corner shows figures standing strong and proud. These figures represent Elders and their role as Custodians, knowledge holders and their sharing manner. Around them are symbols of connections which are depicted by light blue circles connected by curved lines.
Above in the green space are circles with continuous lines. These represent the many shared creation stories of significant sites, places and meanings of Country shared.
The left side of the artwork depicts buildings standing tall with design elements represented by symbols. Each building represents a different Country and Land where Gray Puksand is located across Meanjin, Narrm, Gadigal and Ngunnawal.
The line work and symbols within the buildings represents the role of design and architecture across the four sites. In the middle section of the lime green area with blue circles and surrounding smaller dots represents the collective intelligence that Gray Puksand brings. These are different shapes and sizes to represents the many different roles and unique designs.
Below the buildings in the burnt orange section are hill formations with stones on top. These hills represents the respect, guidance and knowledge passed on from custodians of the land where Gray Puksand have connections and relationships. The people standing strong below represent Gray Puksand staff and their contribution and willingness to learn and be part of opportunities to celebrate Aboriginal Culture. The weave circles between them are the Gray Puksand values that are weaved throughout the staff and the company.
To the bottom right of the artwork, there is a green stream representing water. This element brings connection to land and its reflection in Gray Puksand designs. The hill formations below the stream of water represents the many different sectors that Gray Puksand works in: Health + Science, Education, Workspace and Commercial. Each have a unique purpose and sense of community.
