01 story

L U C Y   S I M P S O N  // G A A W A A  M I Y A Y

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"Design is a tool, making a process, and art the narrative that connects us back to story and experience. Through my work I create, tell stories and interpret in ways that can often transcend words and language, flowing from deep within my bones. Winangaylana ngay mara, my hands remember (their making continues)".

Yuwaalaraay woman Lucy Simpson, founder of Gaawaa Miyay (2009), is a process led trans-disciplinary designer / maker / visual communicator who works across a range of mediums including graphics, textiles, object and spatial design (from interiors to public installation). Gaawaa Miyay (river daughter) is her creative studio practice. She has exhibited, created, collaborated and consulted on an array of projects and conceptual works over the past decade which speak of country, memory, time,

experience, and notions of exchange.

Some of these projects detailed below.

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Lucy is a graduate of UNSW Art and Design and in 2016 was recognised as an Honouree of Australian Design by the Australian Design Centre. Gaawaa Miyay is a 100% owned and operated Aboriginal business, a certified supplier with Supply Nation, and a member of the National Association of Visual Artists (NAVA).

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03 clients + collaborators

Ausgrid

City of Sydney + Inner West Council​s

Dharriwaa Elders Group

Geyer

Group GSA

Hassell

LendLease

Planex

QANTAS

Sydney Festival

Sydney Opera House

State Library NSW

TAFE NSW

THERE Design

Westpac

33 Creative

04 contact