Belynda Waugh (2018) Caretakers. [Artwork]
Caretakers by Belynda Waugh. © James Cook University. Photograph by Andrew Rankin.
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- Item Type
- Artwork
- Collection
- JCU Art Collection
- Item Code
- Accession Number: 713
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- Subjects
- art; painting; Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; medicine; medical training; James Cook University
Artwork Details
Language Group: Iman from Central Queensland and Bundjalung from Northern New South Wales.
Artwork location: JCU Central Queensland
Date: June 2018
Series: JCU General Practice Training Program Artwork Series
Medium: Acrylic on board
Credit Line:
Commissioned through JCU General Practice Training Program [formerly called GMT – Generalist Medical Training Program] for a local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork to tell a story about provision of healthcare in the community, for the community, and by the community.
Summary
Artist's statement:
Side by side, proud and tall
Together we will stand
For we are united in culture
And we are connected by land
And if you were to falter
And if you were to fall
Reach out and take my hand
My strength is also yours
JCU General Practice Training Program Artwork Series
James Cook University (JCU) General Practice Training program is the regional provider of general practitioner training in regional, rural and remote Queensland. JCU is committed to delivering a high quality program for GP Registrars and working with partners to achieve better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
In 2018, JCU commissioned Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Queensland to design artworks that were representative of a story about the provision of healthcare in the community, for the community, and by the community. The resulting 13 artworks are now proudly displayed in our regional offices across Queensland and featured in JCU resources. This series of commissioned artworks, consisting of paintings, prints and graphics, represents a wide range of artists from early career to professionals who regularly exhibit. Artists included in the series are Sharon Caulfield, Lyndon Davis, Kevin Edmondstone, Karen Hall, Matthew Humphries, Michael McGuane, Anthony 'Gesa' Pilot, Nicky Bidju Pryor, Brian Robinson, Chern'ee Sutton, Janeece Thompson "Goungee" (Water Lily), Belynda Waugh and Nicole Wone.
Additional Information
Collection access: Artworks from the JCU Art Collection are located in various public spaces across JCU's campuses in Townsville, Cairns, Mount Isa, Mackay, and Thursday Island. The collection offers students, visitors and staff the opportunity to enjoy, interact with and be stimulated by artworks which are integrated into their social and working environments. Enquiries about the art collection can be sent to artcollection@jcu.edu.au
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