Springfield Rise Summer 2021/2 Community Newsletter

Graduating students leave an artistic legacy Year 6 students from Spring Mountain State School recently enjoyed a unique cultural learning experience with First Nations contemporary artist Libby Harward. Libby is a Quandamooka artist of Moreton Bay in Queensland, and a descendent of the Ngugi people from Mulgumpin (Moreton Island). The students formed a yarning circle to talk about connecting to Country and its people, places, animals and plants. This discussion inspired their drawings and paintings which will be used to create a new artwork as their parting gift to the school community. “After receiving permission from the Traditional Owners I wanted to give these students an insight into their local landscape, including the native plants and animals they share the land with,” Libby said. “I really enjoy working with the Spring Mountain State School students and involving them in story-telling. “Seeing their own artwork represented within the community helps to create an environment where they feel connected.” Springfield Rise locals are familiar with public art created by the students’ work with Libby, including the traffic signal boxes and our entry welcome sign’s makeover. Keep an eye out as we welcome these artworks into our community in the new year! “Seeing their own artwork represented within the community helps to create an environment where they feel connected” Halle’s contribution to the collaborative piece The creative process began with a yarning circle