ECU: ECU City Jarni McGuire Noongar Culture Wordmark

In recognition of Noongar culture Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled a newly commissioned artwork as work starts on its future Perth city campus. As a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and educational excellence, the special digital wordmark was created by local Whadjuk, Ballardong and Yuat artist, Jarni McGuire, as part of ECU City’s broader placemaking visual program, and will be displayed during the new campus’ construction phase. The artistic wordmark tells an ancient story of people and place. It conveys a shared sense of history and speaks to the transformation of Perth – known as Boorloo by the Noongar people. The digital artwork also signifies the contribution of two historical female figures whose legacies have left a lasting impact on Western Australia and ECU – Fanny Balbuk and Edith Cowan herself. A video showcasing the artwork’s creative development, along with images of the new ECU City Noongar Culture wordmark, artist Jarni McGuire, and Professor Braden Hill.