{"product_id":"y-naidoc-2026-limited-edition-pin","title":"Y First Nations 2026 Limited Edition Platyus Pin","description":"\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eY First Nations 2026 Limited Edition Platyus Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDixon (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eBayila Creative)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat collectors item for Y Staff\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin \u0026amp; clutch grip fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften used as symbols of achievement and belonging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoly Enamel with Epoxy Overprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold plated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDixon – Bayila Creative Dixon Patten (Bitja) is a proud Gunnai, Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Dhudhuroa man with bloodlines from Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa, Djab Wurrung, Wiradjuri, Yuin, Wodi Wodi, Wolgal, Monaro. This artwork is inspired by Connection to Country, by observing the environment we learn a lot about ourselves, how nature influences us and how we in turn influence the environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs an artist, designer, mentor, influencer and a strong community advocate, Dixons artistic practice is informed through a strong cultural value that his family and community have imprinted into his mind, heart, and spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHis approach to his engagements is much bigger than an artistic visual; it is about the gifts and the influential shifts that creativity brings. Dixon’s narratives often delve deep into familial history, often in celebration and exploration of culture and connection and his willingness to share and learn are informed by the art of Deep Listening, or in his native Yorta Yorta language ‘Gulpa Ngawul’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis practice has guided many of Dixon’s expressions by uncovering the layers, exploring trauma, exploring grief, reclaiming culture, bridging gaps, being accountable, learning to understand and also challenge systems, influencing spaces and learning to celebrate self.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHe takes his role as a storyteller seriously and feels humbled to continue this strong aspect of Aboriginal culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waterholes represent sitting still and reflecting. The waterways that connect, depict our many journeys throughout our lifetime. The animals represent our totems; Aboriginal people observed plants and animals and adopted their habits to ensure sustaining the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gum leaves honour the Kulin Nation practice of 'Welcome to Country' and acknowledging that we are on Kulin Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe various circles depict our diverse peoples, all having our own experiences and teachings, but coming together to uphold the value of connection and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stones represent healing and they are the stepping stones to education and that being the key to understanding, respecting and taking on the responsibility that we all have to Country and to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Wholesale","offer_id":45142123774128,"sku":"YEMNP2026(1)","price":5.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Retail","offer_id":45142123806896,"sku":"YEMNP2026(1)","price":7.73,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5657\/files\/platypus-pin.jpg?v=1784182306","url":"https:\/\/www.ymcagear.com.au\/products\/y-naidoc-2026-limited-edition-pin","provider":"YMCA Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}