The Artwork: Flowing in time

In this artwork it depicts the colours of the company “Boar Group” their strength and growth through our journey together as well as the logo centred in the middle. The gold colour represents colour of success, of wealth and high status which is showcased throughout the artwork.

The red lines that weave around and through the artwork are the roots which
signify a strong cultural connection with the community and other companies, the blue and white dotted circles breathe life into the artwork.

I have also incorporated gold and green gum tree leaves, which is a significant cultural symbol for me. Which encapsulates who I am as an Aboriginal man and where I come from. I have also incorporated footprints to show that “we are walking together in unity.
They embed in a clockwise motion to show “Time, Growth also learning which helps them flow in and around the artwork.

The Artist: Hal Oram

Hal Oram was born in Rockhampton and raised in a small historic town called Mt Morgan of central Queensland, not far where his ancestors inhabited. Hal graduated with a Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art at Griffith University and resides locally in Brisbane.

Hal’s Artwork incorporates both a traditional and contemporary approach to demonstrate a cultural responsibility to abide by the beliefs and traditions of his people, to obey the wisdom of the elders and to share the stories of their Dreaming.

Storytelling, landmarks, dots and totem representation feature prominently in Hal’s paintings offering a unique interpretation of Aboriginal connection to one another and the profound spiritual connection to land, Mother Earth.

Boar Group has committed to two artworks painted by Hal and received the largest piece we have ever commissioned from an artist. This beautiful piece that was presented to us by Hal’s Aunties and Uncle during a morning tea for National Reconciliation Week.