Waigana Art at Joondalup Hub

Rocky Bay takes great pride in commissioning Tyrown Waigana (Ty), an artist and designer with Australian Indigenous heritage, to create a captivating piece of art for the Joondalup Hub.

Tyrown Waigana Indigenous Artist — Tyrown Waigana. Photo Source: Solid Lines Agency

Ty’s artistic journey is deeply rooted in his rich heritage; he has ancestral ties to the Wandandi Noongar People from South-Western Western Australia and the Ait Koedal people from Saibai Island in the Torres Strait.

Ty is the founder of Crawlin Crocodile, a company that provides art and design services, and is a strong advocate for the digital presence of Indigenous art. Ty’s numerous accolades, such as winning the 2020 NAIDOC poster competition and being named the NAIDOC Perth Artist of the Year, demonstrate his exceptional dedication and talent.

For the project, Ty draws inspiration from our logo and values. He crafts a piece that embodies inclusivity, partnership, and the interconnectedness between customers, family, and staff.

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Ty said: “Three unique shapes are featured in this artwork to reflect Rocky Bay’s divisions of Supported Accommodation, Community, and Clinical. The design characteristics are interlocking patterns, while weaving together to express connection between customers, family, and staff resulting in working together. The colours are extracted directly from the Rocky Bay branding to heighten a sense of familiarity and to express the organisation’s vibrancy.”

After receiving Ty’s artwork, our team of designers began the process of adapting and refining the design for our internal signage at the Joondalup Hub. Ty’s artwork debuts at the Joondalup Hub, marking the first of many hubs to showcase this unique piece. Soon, Gosnells and other locations will also feature this signage, as we expand its presence across our hubs.

Join Rocky Bay’s RAP Committee!

Chairperson of our RAP Committee and Customer Experience and Insights Manager, Kristy Willoughby, says Rocky Bay always strives to be an organisation which provides culturally competent and respectful services to First Nations families and caregivers.

“This can only be achieved through the guidance of our Innovative RAP, and of course in partnership with First Nations organisations and the wider community.”

She called for anyone within the local community, especially those who are First Nations, to express their interest in being part of Rocky Bay’s RAP Committee.