Lawson Dodd, ANZ
Images: Lawson “Wukawe” Dodd, ANZ Fitout Signage. Photographs David Sievers
Lawson Wukawe Dodd
Kaurna/Narungga/Ngarrindjeri
2023
Commissioned by ANZ
Creative Partner, Studio Pinata and Woods Bagot
Guildhouse was invited to join the design team (Studio Piñata and Woods Bagot) in facilitating the artwork designs for ANZ’s new workplace on level 18, 83 Pirie Street. Through a limited commissioning process, Lawson Dodd (Kaurna/Narungga/Ngarrindjeri) was invited to create designs celebrating the dreaming story of Tjilbruke for the client facing boardroom and entrance spaces.
The artwork shares a connection to place through stunning illustrations of native plants, with the colour palette inspired by the geographical location.
Design studio Studio Piñata recieved a Distinction in the 2024 AGDA Design Awards for this project.
Images: Lawson “Wukawe” Dodd, ANZ Fitout Signage. Photographs David Sievers
Artist Biography:
Lawson Dodd is a young artist and designer who aims to push the boundaries of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork through his illustrations. As proud Kaurna/Narungga/Ngarrindjeri man, he takes a modern approach to his artwork, whilst incorporating traditional customs and meaning.
Lawson Dodd was NAIDOC SA Artist of the Year in 2022.
Select clients include ANZ, Novo Nordisk Australia, The Circle: First Nations Entrepreneur Hub, Lot Fourteen, Butterfields Services, Department for Energy and Mining SA, City of Prospect Council as part of their ongoing Kaurna Treaty campaign and BHP.
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