Grow together shares the story of the Arcadis reconciliation journey and their commitment to improving the lives of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. The design brings an acknowledgment to traditional custodians across our nation, inviting all to join the reconciliation journey of a shared future together.
Central to the imagery, five gathering circles move across the canvas, reflective of the Arcadis footprint on country across Australia, while also highlighting the organisations five key values of People First, Client Success, Integrity, Sustainability and Collaboration.
The gathering circles expand and grow as they move across the canvas, symbolic of the growth, relationships and learnings gained throughout the Arcadis reconciliation Journey from 2018.
Traditional people symbols are prominent within the artwork, representing people first and working together towards shared vision for reconciliation, bringing a welcome to all and highlighting the importance of inclusion and diversity within Arcadis.
At the centre of each gather circles, three interfacing people symbols depict respect, relationship and opportunities as the three pillars at the core of reconciliation.
This imagery is embraced by an Elders and persons symbol, bring much meaning to the design:
•Together they are reflective of the Arcadis community and stakeholders, highlighting partners, collaboration and teamwork and
•Depicts Learning, empowering people and youth into the future;
Rising across the bottom of the canvas imagery reflects the built and engineering environment and the opportunities the business brings to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work, grow and follow meaningful career paths within the organisation.
The artwork sits upon a backdrop of songlines on country, reflective of the beautiful diversity of our nation from the valleys, mountains, deserts, waterways and wetlands. This imagery is symbolic of caring for country together, as we go forward together into the future, through sustainable design.
Together Powaikaliko Malang celebrates the history, culture and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the vision for reconciliation outcomes, within the Arcadis community, contributing to closing the gap.
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Medium: Original Artwork and Digital Graphic Artwork
Size: 2000 x 1000mm
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