Visions of Growth: Economic Prosperity by Cheryl Moggs OAM

Visions of Growth: Economic Prosperity:

Our Stretch RAP artwork, Visions of Growth: Economic Prosperity was created by Cheryl Moggs OAM, a proud Bigambul woman, Aboriginal visual artist, teacher, weaver, cultural leader and elder from the Goondiwindi region in south-west Queensland.

Visions of Growth: Economic Prosperity tells the story of the traditional economies of First Nations people — one of sustainability and resilience, interwoven within 60,000 years of Aboriginal traditional trading practices. In doing so, the painting depicts aspirations for self-determination and economic prosperity. The artwork embodies the concept of one.

The sky maps, the waterways and landscape. The dots used throughout the painting are seeds, representing growth and prosperity for the future, while the colours represent a typical western Queensland sunset, made up of purples, blues and oranges.

Honouring the stories, cultural obligations, values, knowledge and skills held on Country, the artwork celebrates the cultural practices and values of First Nations peoples. Built on a strong foundation of mutually respectful relationships, and through the alignment of traditional practices with investment activities that create shared value, together we can co-create wealth and prosperity.

Visions of Growth: Economic Prosperity by Cheryl Moggs OAM