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Development of New ECA Logo

In 2018, Esperance Community Arts developed a new logo. The “six coloured figures” represent the six Nyungar seasons, an acknowledgement that we live and work on Nyungar Country. They also represent the six core artforms that Esperance Community Arts works with regularly in the Esperance region:

  1. Music
  2. Dance
  3. Writing
  4. Visual Arts & Crafts
  5. Theatre
  6. Photography & Film

 

The concept was developed by Wudjari Nyungar artist Nannapa (Jennell Reynolds), and the overall concept logo was designed by Kate Hayes.

Djilba

Aug/Sept*

Season of yellow flowers, mixture of wet days with increasing number of clear, cold nights and pleasant warm days. Wudjari people living inland.

 

Birak

Dec/Jan*

Fledgelings emerge from the nest, frogs complete their transformation. Weather dry and hot. Burning time (small mosaic burns) Wudjari people living close to the coast.

 

Makuru

June/July*

Coldest and wettest season of the year, frequent storms, yonga (kangaroo) becomes dietary focus and yonga cloaks and fat used for warmth. Animals can be seen pairing up. Wudjari people following waterways inland. 

 

Kambarang

Oct/Nov*

Longer drier periods, snakes and other reptiles emerge and are most likely to be encountered. Wudjaripeople moving towards the coast

 

Bunuru

Feb/Mar*

Season of white flowers, hottest part of the year, focus on seafood. Wudjari people living close to the coast.

 

Djeran

Apr/May*

Season of red flowers, cooler weather begins, focus on food from freshwater lakes. Emu eggs can be collected. Wudjari people moving inland

 

* Months are indictive only – the six Kepa Kurl Wudjari seasons can be longer or shorter depending on weather patterns and other environmental indicators. Importantly, these changes influenced the timing of people’s movements along cultural corridors.

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