Learning Together by Elaine Chambers-Hegarty

 

"This artwork uses colours from the Triple P logo. These are the primary colours - the foundation of all colours - which connects to the idea of building strong foundations for families.

 

Parenting can be full of twists and turns, which is why I placed these challenges toward the back of the artwork, expressed through the linework.

 

Triple P’s role - and the interaction between people, parents, and practitioners - helps to build strength within community. At the centre of the piece is the child, surrounded by parents and skilled practitioners. From there, the dot work expands outward to represent community, with connecting pathways woven through the design.

 

The wavy background pays respect to the waters of the Torres Strait Islands and reflects the inclusivity of all First Nations cultures.

 

This artwork speaks to values of respect, honesty, and accountability - and to the idea of learning from one another: Triple P learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their cultural knowledge, and vice versa.

 

Learning together. Supporting all families together.

 

Even small actions can have a big impact - just like the use of the primary colours here, which bring a bold and vibrant message to life.”

 

Artist biography

 

Elaine Chambers-Hegarty is an Aboriginal Graphic Designer and Artist with cultural links to the Koa (Guwa), Kuku Yalanji, and Barada Barna peoples.

 

Elaine’s art brings together ancestral themes and imagery through a modern lens to create rich, thought-provoking and emotive artworks. Her artistic expression is grounded in her cultural heritage and inspired by her deep love for her family and heritage. Elaine’s evolution as an artist has seen her combine graphic design with painting and sketching over a distinguished career spanning 30 years.

 

She has been awarded accolades including the PANPA Award for Creative Excellence, print media’s highest achievement award, and NAIDOC poster design competition (2015). Elaine is passionate about bringing to life stories into creative designs that can be printed across any medium, sparking conversations, ideas and engaging with our shared history.